MChem Chemistry
About this course
MChem in Chemistry, a chemistry degree centred on the study of the material world and chemical sciences. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and includes an advanced individual investigative research project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA to include Chemistry and one of the following: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Geology, Statistics, Electronics or Computer Science. IB: 36 to include 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in a second science subject at Higher Level (either Biology, Physics, Mathematics 'Analysis and Approaches', Mathematics 'Applications and Interpretation', or Computer Science).
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 3 UCAS decisions for MChem Chemistry (F105) at the University of Warwick for 2027 entry so far: 3 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- 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 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 30%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £53,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MChem Chemistry at University of Warwick do next?
75% 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 Warwick?
95% 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 Warwick?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Is MChem Chemistry at University of Warwick accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does MChem Chemistry at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MChem Chemistry at University of Warwick?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.