MChem Chemistry with Computing
About this course
MChem (Hons) in Chemistry with Computing, a chemistry and computer science degree bridging chemical theory and computational methods. Core topics include Programming, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. This programme includes an optional placement year route alongside the standard four-year full-time structure. The first year covers core principles through Laboratory and Computer Skills 1, Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry, Fundamental Synthetic Chemistry, Spectroscopy and Analysis 1, Energetics and Equilibria 1, and Structure and Reactivity 1. The second year continues with Laboratory and Computer Skills 2, Structural Characterisation, Spectroscopy and Analysis, Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Quanta, Structure and Reactivity 2, Computer Programming, and Computing Skills. The third year builds expertise via Investigative Computational Projects, Data, Algorithms and Numerical Optimisation, Modern Aspects of Organic Chemistry, Science Communication, Current Trends in Inorganic Chemistry, and Energy, Molecules and Applications. The fourth year features advanced modules such as Research Project, Mass Spectrometry and Associated Techniques, and Molecular Simulation and Bioinformatics, while optional modules allow students to specialise in topics including Digital and Sustainable Chemistry, Contemporary Organic Synthesis, Biomedical Analytical Technologies, Contemporary Inorganic Chemistry, and Drugs: Mode of Action, Properties and Synthesis.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Chemistry and preferably one other Science or Maths IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) including HL Chemistry and preferably one other science or Maths at HL BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science: DDD to include optional modules 13, 14, 18 and 19 BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A level Chemistry at Grade B BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB including Chemistry Preferred BTEC: Applied Science
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What students say
Based on about 91 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 34 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 86%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 14%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 39%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 190 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Laboratory and Computer Skills 1
- Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
- Fundamental Synthetic Chemistry
- Spectroscopy and Analysis 1
- Energetics and Equilibria 1
- Structure and Reactivity 1
- Laboratory and Computer Skills 2
- Structural Characterisation, Spectroscopy and Analysis
- Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Quanta
- Structure and Reactivity 2
- Computer Programming
- Computing Skills
- Investigative Computational Projects
- Data, Algorithms and Numerical Optimisation
- Modern Aspects of Organic Chemistry
- Science Communication
- Current Trends in Inorganic Chemistry
- Energy, Molecules and Applications
- Research Project
- Mass Spectrometry and Associated Techniques
- Molecular Simulation and Bioinformatics
- Digital and Sustainable Chemistry
- Contemporary Organic Synthesis
- Biomedical Analytical Technologies
- Contemporary Inorganic Chemistry
- Drugs: Mode of Action, Properties and Synthesis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry with Computing at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £58,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £42,000 and £79,000. The £58,500 median after five years is £24,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MChem Chemistry with Computing at Loughborough University do next?
96% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MChem Chemistry with Computing at Loughborough University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MChem Chemistry with Computing at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
Does MChem Chemistry with Computing at Loughborough University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MChem Chemistry with Computing at Loughborough University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.