MChem Chemistry (with an industrial placement year)
About this course
MChem in Chemistry, exploring the molecular basis of new materials, medicines, and energy sources. Practical lab work begins in the first year, progressing to data analysis using Mass Spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy facilities by the third year. The four-year programme includes an optional industry placement year and an integrated masters year focused on advanced research.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or ABB IB: 34 points
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 20%
- South East: 45%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry (with an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £48,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MChem Chemistry (with an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MChem Chemistry (with an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex?
90% 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 an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Is MChem Chemistry (with an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does MChem Chemistry (with an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MChem Chemistry (with an industrial placement year) at University of Sussex?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.