Chemistry with Research in Industry MChem (Hons)

University of Liverpool

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	50%
Salary after 15 months	£27000
Number of students	17 graduates / year
Unemployment Rate	0% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	0% Proportion of students of Chemistry with Research in Industry MChem (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	4 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Master of Chemistry (Honours), MChem (Hons)

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Student Reviews

Overall student satisfaction

50 /100

15 total respondents

	University of Liverpool, Chemistry with Research in Industry MChem (Hons)
Explanations	100
Interesting courses	46
Intellectually stimulating	92
Challenged to do my best	85
Depth of concepts	67
Builds on previous learnings	92
Joined ideas from different topics	77
Balance directed/independent study	54
Applicability of course content	54
Clear criteria in markings	54
Fair assessment	69
Tests reflected your learning	62
Timely feedback	77
Helpful feedback	54
Approachability of teachers	69
Support from teachers	69
Organisation of courses	54
Communication of changes	69
IT facilities	85
Library	92
Course specific resources	92
Student feedback opportunities	69
Student feedback valued	62
Student's feedback acted upon	62
Work of student union	54
Mental wellbeing services	42
Overall satisfaction	50

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
This particular course

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	£27000	£24000	£31500
25-75 percentile range	£24500 - £31000	£19500 - £30000	£25500 - £36000

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Chemistry courses of University of Liverpool

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

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Chemistry courses in the UK

Course Description

This is our most challenging programme, combining a complete MChem programme with a year of paid industrial research experience – an ideal combination if you wish to become a professional chemist and pursue a high-level research career in Chemistry after graduation. A one-year industrial placement will enhance your practical and intellectual skills and benefit you when you return for your final year – final degree performances are enhanced by a year in industry. In today’s competitive job market, prior industrial experience is also highly sought-after by employers.

This programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).

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.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	Graduates of this course
Total respondents	15
Unemployed	0%
Studying	30%
Working	50%
Both studying and working	20%
No information	0%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	80%	20%
Utilise skills from studies	60%	40%
Work is meaningful	85%	15%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of University of Liverpool

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	90%
Non highly-skilled jobs	10%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	0%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Chemistry with Research in Industry MChem (Hons) at University of Liverpool

50%	Elementary occupations
10%	Skilled trades occupations
10%	Caring personal services
10%	Teaching Professionals
10%	Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
10%	Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution

Assessment Methods
	Coursework	Percentage of assessment by practical exams	Written exams

Study Time Distribution
	Scheduled learning and teaching	Guided independent study	Placements
year 1	34%	66%	0%
year 2	39%	61%	0%
year 3	0%	24%	76%
year 4	39%	61%	0%

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 177

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	0
48-63	0
64-79	0
80-95	0
96-111	0
112-127	5
128-143	10
144-159	25
160-175	30
176-191	15
192-207	5
208-223	15
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 6.5
- All Degrees

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

Costs

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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 Liverpool in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Liverpool in related subject specific rankings.

Natural Sciences

- #21
- #27
Chemistry

CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
- #29
- #36
Chemistry

The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
- #10
- #110
Chemistry

QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
- #7
- #151
Chemistry

GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]

See all 32 university rankings of University of Liverpool

About University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool is a government funded university found in the city of Liverpool, England. It is one of the universities that founded the Russell Group, the N8 Group which is a partnership of the eight most research-intensive universities in Northern England. The majority of the university’s activities take place in a single urban campus just a five minute’s walk from Liverpool City Centre.

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Student composition of University of Liverpool

Total number of students enrolled at University of Liverpool by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 21705
postgraduates:: 4615
Total:: 26320

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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