Chemistry with Industrial Experience MChem
University of Huddersfield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Chemistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemistry at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24500 | £21500 | £25500 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28000 | £16000 - £25500 | £18000 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26087 | £25084 | £30411 |
25-75 percentile range | £23037 - £30143 | £20483 - £31674 | £24333 - £37866 |
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Course Description
Known as the central science, chemistry provides a fundamental understanding of how the world works at a chemical level. Since the 1840s, Huddersfield has provided a strong chemistry education to its students, supporting the local textile and dyeing industries as a result. Today, you’re not limited just to these industries, as there are a range of specialisations to help enhance your chemistry education.
This advanced Chemistry with Industrial Experience MChem course is a great option for those looking to further their studies while also specialising and broadening their experience in industry. Along with gaining a deeper understanding of the core areas of organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry, you’ll be able to pursue more specialist interests during this course. Whether it’s chemical engineering or forensic science that fascinates you, this degree will help you achieve your career goals.
You’ll be gaining real-world experience in this course by learning in our new £18.2 million facilities, which include chemical sciences labs, where you’ll be able to use instruments used in industry.
In addition to core modules designed to deepen your chemistry knowledge, you can choose from option modules in years 2 and 4 to satisfy your interests.
During your third year, you’ll secure a placement in an industry setting, where you’ll put your knowledge into practice and boost your employability.
Why Study Chemistry with Industrial Experience MChem at University of Huddersfield?
You’ll be learning from the best in this course, as the University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. Our teaching staff also rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates (HESA 2022).
You could work in a variety of scientific areas, such as chemical analysis and manufacturing, pharmaceutics or petrochemicals.
Professional Bodies
This course was last accredited in 2018 by the Royal Society of Chemistry, and for six years thereafter.
Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Chemistry with Industrial Experience MChem at University of Huddersfield
20% | Customer service occupations |
20% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B in Chemistry at A Level.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry
All Chemistry courses of University of Huddersfield
Qualification requirements
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0) - https://courses.hud.ac.uk/full-time/undergraduate/science-extended-degree-leading-to-a-bsc-hons-degree/ Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Chemistry with Industrial Experience MChem
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £17600 | year 1 |
International | £17600 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #20
- #25
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #39
- #49
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 27 university rankings of University of Huddersfield
About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
List of 368 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Huddersfield - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Chemistry with External Placement MChem (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 93% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | 229 | St Andrews | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry with Foundation Year MChem | University of Southampton | - | - | - | £9250 | £23620 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry with Industrial Experience MChem | University of Huddersfield | 88% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £17600 | 135 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry with External Placement MChem (Hons) | University of Southampton | 96% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £27400 | 154 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry (4 years) MChem (Hons) | Durham University | 93% | 0% | 2% | £9250 | £29500 | 212 | Durham | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry with Computing MChem (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | - | 5% | 2% | £9250 | £27250 | 161 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry MChem (Hons) | University of Southampton | 96% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £27400 | 154 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry with Research Abroad Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 88% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £41650 | 187 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry with Mathematics MChem (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 93% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | 217 | St Andrews | On campus Full-time | |
MChem Chemistry MChem | University of Greenwich | 81% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £16150 £17000 | 105 | London | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023