Organic Chemistry Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Advanced Organic Chemistry MSc University of East Anglia - - - £10350 £22300 - Norwich On campus Full-time
Synthetic Organic Chemistry MSc University of Central Lancashire - - - £7100 £14500 - Preston On campus Full-time
Inorganic Chemistry for Future Manufacturing ESPRC CDT DPhil University of Oxford - - - - - - Oxford On campus Full-time
Inorganic Chemistry DPhil University of Oxford - - - - - - Oxford On campus Full-time
Organic Chemistry DPhil University of Oxford - 1% 2% - - 206 Oxford On campus Full-time
Organic Chemistry MPhil The University of Manchester - 1% 2% - - 206 Manchester On campus Part-time
Inorganic Chemistry MPhil The University of Manchester - 1% 2% - - 206 Manchester On campus Part-time
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Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Organic 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 Organic 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 Organic 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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

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

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Typical employers for graduates of Organic Chemistry

  • Research Laboratories
  • Universities
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Industrial and Biotechnology Companies
  • Government Agencies

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

Example below based on all graduates of Organic 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

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Grading Distribution

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

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

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Organic Chemistry

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

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

FAQ

Organic Chemistry is the study of organic compounds and their reaction mechanisms.

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

  • The following degrees are offered for Organic Chemistry studies:
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Doctor of Philosophy - DPhil
  • Master of Science (Research) - MSc (Res)
  • Master of Philosophy - MPhil
  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD