Organic Chemistry Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor's & Master's

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
University of Oxford - 1% 2% - - 194 Oxford On campus Full-time
University of Oxford - 1% 2% - - 194 Oxford On campus Full-time
University of East Anglia - 1% 2% £10350 £22300 194 Norwich On campus Full-time
University of Central Lancashire - 1% 2% £7100 £14500 194 Preston On campus Full-time
The University of Manchester - 1% 2% - - 194 Manchester On campus Part-time
The University of Manchester - 1% 2% - - 194 Manchester On campus Part-time
University of Oxford - 1% 2% - - 194 Oxford On campus Full-time
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Student Reviews

Overall student satisfaction
79 /100
14861 students of Organic Chemistry in the UK replied

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2021

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 £24070 £24173 £28962
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £28106 £19533 - £30815 £23248 - £36121
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 2, 2021
All Organic Chemistry courses of UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24984 £24663 £29785
25-75 percentile range £21468 - £28442 £20068 - £29831 £24340 - £36548
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK

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 Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK

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.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021

Typical employers for graduates of Organic Chemistry

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

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Organic Chemistry who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

% Skilled jobs

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

Example below based on all graduates of Organic Chemistry at University of Brighton

40% Natural and social science professionals
30% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Customer service occupations
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021

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) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
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FAQ

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

The median salary of graduates of Organic Chemistry was £24070 15 months after graduation, £24173 3 years after graduation and £28962 5 years after graduation.