MChem Chemistry (with a year in industry)
About this course
MChem (Hons) Chemistry (with a year in industry), a chemistry degree focused on chemical theory, laboratory practice, and molecular analysis within the chemical sciences. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year master's programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and includes an integrated professional placement year. The first year covers core chemical principles through compulsory modules such as Foundations of Chemistry 1, Foundations of Chemistry 2, Introductory Skills and Practical 1, and Foundations of Chemistry 3. The second year progresses to advanced concepts and practical training, featuring compulsory modules like Advanced Chemistry Concepts and Applications 1, Advanced Chemistry Concepts and Applications 2, Advanced Skills and Practical 1, and Advanced Chemistry Concepts and Applications 3, alongside optional choices including Green and Sustainable Chemistry and Programming and Machine Learning for Chemistry. The third year builds deeper subject knowledge via compulsory modules such as Frontiers of Chemistry 1, Advanced Topics and Practical, Frontiers of Chemistry 2, and Frontiers of Chemistry 3, plus specialist options like Atmospheric Chemistry, Climate Change and Net Zero and miniprojects. The final year centres on professional placement and independent investigation through compulsory modules including Advanced Research Project (Industry), Research Communication, and Professional Research Development.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including A in Chemistry plus one other science/mathematics AAA including A in Chemistry We accept the following science/mathematics subjects: Biology, Electronics, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics and Psychology. IB: 35 points including grade 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level and 5 in another science/mathematics at Higher Level, or 36 points including grade 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level BTEC: DDD We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2016 syllabus) with all 7 mandatory units plus all 5 Chemistry units: 10,13,14,18, and 19. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2010 syllabus), please contact us for information on the units we accept.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 3 UCAS decisions for MChem Chemistry (with a year in industry) (F102) at the University of York for 2027 entry so far: 3 offers. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 60%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 31%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 17%
- London: 12%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Chemistry 1
- Foundations of Chemistry 2
- Introductory Skills and Practical 1
- Foundations of Chemistry 3
- Foundations of Chemistry 4
- Introductory Skills and Practical 2
- Advanced Chemistry Concepts and Applications 1
- Advanced Chemistry Concepts and Applications 2
- Advanced Skills and Practical 1
- Advanced Chemistry Concepts and Applications 3
- Advanced Skills and Practical 2
- The Material World: Chemistry and Applications
- Genes to Proteins
- Green and Sustainable Chemistry
- Programming and Machine Learning for Chemistry
- Frontiers of Chemistry 1
- Advanced Topics and Practical
- Frontiers of Chemistry 2
- Frontiers of Chemistry 3
- Reaction Intermediates and Mechanisms
- Chemistry and Disease
- Atmospheric Chemistry, Climate Change and Net Zero
- Miniproject with Advanced Analysis: Analytical approaches for complex mixtures in the natural world
- Miniproject with Chemistry - Biology Interface
- Miniproject with Sustainable Advanced Synthesis
- Advanced Research Project (Industry)
- Research Communication
- Professional Research Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry (with a year in industry) at University of York earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £43,000. The £34,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MChem Chemistry (with a year in industry) at University of York do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MChem Chemistry (with a year in industry) at University of York?
93% 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 a year in industry) at University of York?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Is MChem Chemistry (with a year in industry) at University of York accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does MChem Chemistry (with a year in industry) at University of York include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MChem Chemistry (with a year in industry) at University of York?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.