MChem Chemistry (with a year in York)
About this course
MChem (Hons) in MChem (Hons) Chemistry (with a year in York), a chemistry degree centred on chemical principles and advanced laboratory training. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year undergraduate programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and includes an integrated year of specialist study in York. The first year establishes core knowledge through modules such as Foundations of Chemistry 1, Foundations of Chemistry 2, Introductory Skills and Practical 1, and Foundations of Chemistry 3. The second year expands upon these principles via Advanced Chemistry Concepts and Applications 1, Advanced Chemistry Concepts and Applications 2, Advanced Skills and Practical 1, and Advanced Chemistry Concepts and Applications 3, with options including Programming and Machine Learning for Chemistry and Green and Sustainable Chemistry. The third year continues with advanced academic study through Frontiers of Chemistry 1, Advanced Topics and Practical, Frontiers of Chemistry 2, and Frontiers of Chemistry 3, alongside specialist options such as Chemistry and Disease and Atmospheric Chemistry, Climate Change and Net Zero. The final year focuses on independent investigation and professional development through the Advanced Research Project (York), Research Communication, and Professional Research Development.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MChem Chemistry (with a year in York) (F103) at the University of York for 2027 entry so far.
What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 35%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
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 10 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, 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 (York)
- Research Communication
- Professional Research Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry (with a year in York) 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 York) at University of York do next?
85% 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 York) at University of York?
91% 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 York) at University of York?
The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
Is MChem Chemistry (with a year in York) 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 York) at University of York include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MChem Chemistry (with a year in York) at University of York?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.