MChem Chemistry with Industrial Experience
About this course
MChem in Chemistry, combining foundational chemical principles with advanced research training. Core topics include Project Management. Students undertake a paid industrial placement during the third year and complete a practical laboratory programme. The curriculum is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, fulfilling academic requirements for Chartered Chemist status.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for MChem Chemistry with Industrial Experience (F101) at the University of Manchester for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 45%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 46%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 23%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Chemistry
- Energy and Change
- Coordination Chemistry
- Structure and Reactivity
- Chemical Research Skills
- Analytical Chemistry
- Practical Chemistry
- Biological Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Management
- Maths for Chemistry
- Environmental Processes and Change: The Global System
- Mathematics 1Q1
- Introduction to Astrophysics and Cosmology
- Core Physical Chemistry
- Group Theory: Fundamentals and Applications
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Synthesis
- Structure and reactivity of organic molecules
- Chemistry Research Skills II
- Analytical Chemistry II
- Spectroscopy
- Practical Chemistry
- Contemporary Themes in Chemistry
- Biomolecular Structure and Function
- MChem Placement
- Personalised Learning Unit 1-Industrial Placements
- Core Chemistry 3 (level 4)
- Core Chemistry 2
- MChem Yr4 Project Report
- MChem Yr4 Project Execution
- MChem Yr4 Project Presentation and Viva
- MChem Project Planning & Literature Review
- Personalised Learning Unit 1
- Advanced Analytical Chemistry
- Computational Modelling Techniques
- Advanced Organic Synthesis
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Advanced Bioorganic Chemistry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry with Industrial Experience at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £48,000. The £36,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MChem Chemistry with Industrial Experience at University of Manchester do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MChem Chemistry with Industrial Experience at University of Manchester?
89% 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 Industrial Experience at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 182 UCAS points.
Is MChem Chemistry with Industrial Experience at University of Manchester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does MChem Chemistry with Industrial Experience at University of Manchester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MChem Chemistry with Industrial Experience at University of Manchester?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.