MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 98%: 117 offers from 119 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Further study: 35%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 18%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 11%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 8%
- Finance Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 78%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 63%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 23%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 28%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry at University of Nottingham earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £54,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry at University of Nottingham do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry at University of Nottingham?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry at University of Nottingham?
The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry at University of Nottingham?
98% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 117 offers from 119 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry at University of Nottingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry at University of Nottingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry at University of Nottingham?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.