University of Huddersfield
Chemistry with Industrial Experience MChem
University of Huddersfield

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Overall student satisfaction
88 /100
50 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £24500 £21500 £25500
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £28000 £16000 - £25500 £18000 - £30500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26087 £25084 £30411
25-75 percentile range £23037 - £30143 £20483 - £31674 £24333 - £37866

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.

Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

You can gain practical skills and hands-on experience using a wide range of experimental techniques and instrumentation. You’ll spend the third year in industry, learning more about chemistry in the real world and undertaking an industrially relevant research project. The final year includes advanced topics in chemistry and a substantial research project in one of the areas of expertise within the department, which include medicinal and synthetic chemistry, catalysis, supramolecular chemistry, and forensic science. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

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

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)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Chemistry with Industrial Experience, MChem, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Chemistry with Industrial Experience MChem

England UK £9250 year 1
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

    • #20 
    • #25 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #49 
    Chemistry
    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

undergraduates:
11075
postgraduates:
3010
Total:
14085
  • Student life at the University of Huddersfield
  • Why choose the University of Huddersfield?
  • University of Huddersfield - Meet some of our students
  • My first day | University of Huddersfield International Study Centre
  • The international experience | University of Huddersfield International Study Centre
  • Making friends while studying abroad | University of Huddersfield International Study Centre

Where is this programme taught

Main Site
map marker Show on map

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
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