MChem Chemistry with International Study
About this course
MChem in Chemistry with International Study, a chemistry degree incorporating laboratory work and an overseas study placement. Core topics include Project Management. The course includes a compulsory year abroad in the third year and carries professional accreditation from the RSC. The first year covers core principles through Introductory Chemistry, Energy and Change, Coordination Chemistry, and Structure and Reactivity, alongside optional modules such as Maths for Chemistry and Fundamentals of Management. The second year advances core knowledge via Core Physical Chemistry, Group Theory: Fundamentals and Applications, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Synthesis, with optional choices like Biomolecular Structure and Function. The third year consists of an International Study Placement. The fourth year offers optional advanced study in areas such as Advanced Analytical Chemistry, Computational Modelling Techniques, and Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, alongside independent project work including the MChem Yr4 Project Report, MChem Yr4 Project Execution, and MChem Yr4 Project Presentation and Viva.
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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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What students say
Based on about 78 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
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: 100%
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
- International Study Placement
- Personalised Learning Unit 1
- Advanced Analytical Chemistry
- Computational Modelling Techniques
- Advanced Organic Synthesis
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Advanced Bioorganic Chemistry
- MChem Yr4 Project Report
- Yr4 Project Report (120 Credit Path)
- MChem Yr4 Project Execution
- Yr 4 Project Execution (120 Credit Path)
- MChem Yr4 Project Presentation and Viva
- Yr4 Project Viva/Data (120 Credit Path)
- MChem Project Planning & Literature Review
- Yr4 Literature Review & proposal (120 Credit Path)
- Yr4 Project Presentation & Professional Research (120 Credit Path)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry with International Study 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 International Study at University of Manchester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MChem Chemistry with International Study at University of Manchester?
88% 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 International Study at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 177 UCAS points.
Is MChem Chemistry with International Study 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 International Study at University of Manchester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MChem Chemistry with International Study at University of Manchester?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.