MChem Chemistry with International Placement
About this course
MChem in Chemistry with International Placement, a chemistry degree centred on experimental skills and theoretical knowledge across the core branches of modern chemistry. Students undertake an overseas research placement in the third year at a partner institution in Europe, Australia or Singapore, and complete an individual investigative project in the fourth 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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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 89%: 34 offers from 38 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 44 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 54%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 16%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry with International Placement 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 with International Placement at University of Warwick do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MChem Chemistry with International Placement 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 with International Placement at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MChem Chemistry with International Placement at University of Warwick?
89% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 34 offers from 38 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MChem Chemistry with International Placement 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 with International Placement 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 with International Placement at University of Warwick?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.