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Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate
Durham University · Undergraduate
£30,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
4 yearsDuration
£34,000Per Year (Intl)
£31,500Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Durham University, the MChem (H) Chemistry provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The chemistry department at Durham is one of the leading departments in the UK. When you choose to study for a MChem degree you will join a dynamic and focused learning community that is home to multiple research institutes, a range of first-class facilities and experts with close links to industry. You will build strong foundations in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry and learn practical skills in our modern teaching laboratories. International tuition fees are £34,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Business and finance
Consultancy
Journalism
Information technology
Teaching and more
UCAS Code:F105
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | A*AA Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Chemistry and Mathematics grade A. Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels. |
| International Baccalaureate | 37 points 666 at higher level including Chemistry and Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£34,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£136,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Durham University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,500 | £31,500 | £36,500 |
| 3 years | £28,000 | £34,000 | £41,500 |
| 5 years | £33,000 | £45,000 | £59,500 |
UK subject average: £29,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 17% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 55% above UK average salary
This course
£45,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £11,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
60%Working
15%Studying
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
90%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
87%Assessment and feedback
77%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
98%Learning resources
91%Student voice
87%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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