MChem Chemistry
About this course
MChem in Chemistry, a chemistry degree centred on matter at the atomic and molecular scale. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and fulfils the academic requirements for Chartered Chem. The fourth year is devoted exclusively to research within an established research group.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A (including Chemistry and Mathematics) with both A*s in science or maths subjects (see subjects required below for a full list of acceptable subjects) IB: 40 (including core points). For applicants offering HL Mathematics 766 at HL with 7 in HL Chemistry and 6 in HL Mathematics. For applicants offering SL Mathematics: 776 at HL with 7 in both HL Chemistry and a second HL science subject, and 7 in SL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches.
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What students say
Based on about 49 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 62%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered
- Working: 49%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 32%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 47%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 10%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 185 students who started
- 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry at University of Oxford earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £43,000 after 3 years, £56,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £39,500 and £85,000. The £56,000 median after five years is £22,000 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MChem Chemistry at University of Oxford do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MChem Chemistry at University of Oxford?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MChem Chemistry at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level. The average entrant had 202 UCAS points.
Is MChem Chemistry at University of Oxford accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
How many students continue on MChem Chemistry at University of Oxford?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.