Applied Chemistry Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering MSc University of Strathclyde 90% 0% 5% £9250 £21150 206 Glasgow On campus Full-time
Cosmetic Science with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons) University of Sunderland 45% 0% 0% £9250 £13000 102 Sunderland On campus Full-time
Cosmetic Science BSc (Hons) University of Sunderland 45% 0% 0% £9250 £13000 102 Sunderland On campus Full-time
Chemistry with Cosmetic Science BSc (Hons) University of Reading 80% 0% 7% £9250 £23700 117 Reading On campus Full-time
Chemistry with Cosmetic Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) University of Reading 80% 0% 7% £9250 £20830 117 Reading On campus Full-time
Applied Chemistry BSc (Hons) Aston University 100% 0% 0% £9250 £20200 121 Birmingham On campus Full-time
Chemistry with Cosmetic Science with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) University of Reading 80% 0% 7% £9250 £23700 117 Reading On campus Full-time
Cosmetic Science MSc (UG) University of the Arts London 80% - 5% £9250 - 120 London On campus Full-time
Mass Spectrometry Distance Learning PgCert Sheffield Hallam University 80% - 5% £8745 - 120 Sheffield On campus Full-time
Related subjects - UK degree programs:
  • Applied Chemistry explained by students: Great jobs
    1/4
  • UW Master’s in Applied Chemistry
    2/4
  • What Is Applied Chemistry | What You Actually Learn in The Degree of Applied Chemistry | Talk #2
    3/4
  • Applied Chemistry (MSc), DTU
    4/4

Student Reviews

chart data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Applied Chemistry

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25061 £25084 £30411
25-75 percentile range £21530 - £29162 £20483 - £31674 £24333 - £37866
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Applied Chemistry courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25432 £25870 £30915
25-75 percentile range £22431 - £29413 £21216 - £31242 £25329 - £38680
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Applied Chemistry

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

chart data
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Applied Chemistry who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

chart data
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Typical employers for graduates of Applied Chemistry

  • Agrochemicals
  • Metallurgical
  • Petrochemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Toiletries

Specialisations within Applied Chemistry

  • Physical Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environmental Chemistry

Jobs of graduates of Applied Chemistry (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Applied Chemistry at Northumbria University

50% Natural and social science professionals
20% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

chart data

Grading Distribution

Students of Applied Chemistry in the UK received the following grades.

chart data
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Applied Chemistry

chart data
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Applied Chemistry, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The median salary of graduates of Applied Chemistry was £25061 15 months after graduation, £25084 3 years after graduation and £30411 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for Applied Chemistry studies:
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Master of Science (Undergraduate) - MSc (UG)
  • Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert

Applied Chemistry - BSc (Hons) at Aston University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 100 out of 100 among 20 respondents.