MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad
About this course
MSci in Chemistry with Study Abroad, a chemistry degree centred on core chemical principles and laboratory techniques. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. The programme spans four academic years, incorporating a dedicated study abroad period and an advanced final-year research project. The first year covers foundational concepts through Chemical Foundations, Chemical Skills, Basic Organic Chemistry, Basic Physical Chemistry, and Basic Inorganic Chemistry. The second year builds upon this with Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry modules. The third year is spent abroad completing compulsory modules such as MAPS Study Abroad Module D, MAPS Study Abroad Module A, MAPS Study Abroad Module G, MAPS Study Abroad Module H, MAPS Study Abroad Module B, and MAPS Study Abroad Module E. The fourth and final year centres on the Advanced Chemical Research Project alongside optional topics in modern chemistry and environmental materials.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Physics and Mathematics required. Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Psychology preferred as third subject.) IB: 38 points (A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 6 in one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics, with no higher level score below 5. For Mathematics, the programme will accept either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level. Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Psychology preferred as third subject.)
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What students say
Based on about 80 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 60%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 10%
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
- Chemical Foundations
- Chemical Skills
- Basic Organic Chemistry
- Basic Physical Chemistry
- Basic Inorganic Chemistry
- Quantitative Chemistry
- Physics for Chemistry
- Mathematics for Science 1
- Mathematics for Science 2
- Introductory Statistical Methods and Computing
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Organic Reaction Mechanisms
- Chemical Dynamics
- Data Analytics for Chemistry
- Chemistry and the Environment
- Characterisation of Inorganic Molecules and Solids
- Introduction to Programming
- MAPS Study Abroad Module D
- MAPS Study Abroad Module A
- MAPS Study Abroad Module G
- MAPS Study Abroad Module H
- MAPS Study Abroad Module B
- MAPS Study Abroad Module E
- Advanced Chemical Research Project
- Advanced Topics in Environmental and Energy Materials
- Topics in Modern Chemistry
- Topics in Modern Chemistry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad at University College London earn?
The median salary is £34,500 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £62,000. The £43,500 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad at University College London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad at University College London?
88% 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 Study Abroad at University College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Is MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad at University College London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad at University College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad at University College London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.