Chemistry with a Year in Industry or Research BSc (Hons)
University of Reading
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 | £27000 | £24500 | £29000 |
25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £28000 | £21000 - £31000 | £24000 - £36500 |
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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
Study BSc Chemistry with a Year in Industry or Research and gain first-hand experience of the chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
During the first two years you will learn the core chemistry topics which all chemists need to know. Topics include trends in the periodic table, carbonyl group chemistry and chemical kinetics. You will be taught by world-leading experts through a combination of lectures, lab classes, workshops and tutorials.
If you do not have an A level in Maths, you will take our first year Maths for Chemists module which covers all the topics you will need for Chemistry. Depending on your level of maths, you may have the opportunity to take an option from outside the department.
The work placement in your third year gives you the opportunity to gain industrial experience as well as the chance to apply your knowledge and skills to real-life situations. Recent host companies have included GSK, Unilever and Procter & Gamble.
In your final year you will study more advanced topics influenced by the cutting-edge chemistry taking place around you. The Department 's staff specialise in a number of areas including nanotechnology, synthesis, polymers and advanced materials, surface science and forensic analysis, providing a wide range of options for your final year research project.
If you are interested in teaching as a career, we offer a school-based project in your final year. You will spend one day a week for two terms working alongside both teachers and pupils on an individual project. This project gives you the necessary experience for teacher training applications and helps develop your professional skills for careers which involve working with people.
All our chemistry courses are very flexible and, depending on your grades, you can transfer between them at the end of your first or second year. This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).
For more information, please visit the Department of Chemistry website.
Placement
We have a dedicated placements officer who can advise on career options, CVs and letters of application, as well as help you to find a placement. We have previously sent students to companies such as Coty (Rimmel), Dow Corning and GSK. Students have also been placed at foreign research institutions such as the University of Zaragoza, Aarhus University, the University of South Australia and NASA.
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 a Year in Industry or Research BSc (Hons) at University of Reading
20% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
15% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Natural and social science professionals |
10% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | We require a minimum score of 88 overall with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. |
Cambridge English Advanced | We require a grade B or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. |
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Cambridge English Proficiency | We require a grade C or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. |
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PTE Academic | 69 | We require a minimum score of 69 overall with at least 59 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
Institution's Own Test | Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
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Trinity ISE | We require a Merit in each element from ISE II. If you take ISE III or ISE IV, we require a Pass in each element. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Chemistry with a Year in Industry or Research BSc (Hons)
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 | £24500 | year 1 |
International | £24500 | 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 Reading in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Reading in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #25
- #31
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #31
- #40
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #21
- #401
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- Chemistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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About University of Reading
The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.
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Student composition of University of Reading
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Reading by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11905
- postgraduates:
- 3995
- Total:
- 15900
Where is this programme taught
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Chemistry BSc (Hons) | University College London | 73% | 0% | 2% | £9250 | £35000 | 170 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Chemistry BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | 79% | 3% | 0% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 134 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry with Foundation BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 80% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £24500 | 115 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry with a Placement year Abroad BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | 79% | 3% | 3% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 154 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry BSc (Hons) | University of Kent | 75% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £21900 | 114 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry BSc (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 88% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £17600 | 119 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry with Cosmetic Science BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | - | - | - | £9250 | £24500 | - | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 95% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | 161 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry (with placement year) BSc (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 94% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £27250 | 154 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023