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UndergraduateMaster of Chemistry (with Honours)UCAS: F102

Chemistry

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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4 yearsDuration
£29,750Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Loughborough University, the MChem (H) Chemistry provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our MChem degree in pure chemistry provides a thorough grounding in the subject with a substantial research project in the final year - taught within Loughborough's state-of-the-art STEMLab facilities by our renowned academic staff. Chemistry powers many aspects of our lives, from the clean water we drink to the air we breathe. The materials we use in our everyday lives, much of the food we eat, and the energy that runs our homes, schools and workplaces we owe to the work of chemists. International tuition fees are £29,750 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, and a 86% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Inorganic Chemistry Fundamentals
Organic Chemistry and Reactivity
Physical Chemistry and Thermodynamics
Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation
Organic Synthesis and Mechanisms
Inorganic Materials and Structure
Chemical Research Methods
MChem Research Project
UCAS Code:F102
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

AAB including Chemistry and preferably one other Science or Maths

International Baccalaureate

35 points

35 (6,6,5 HL) including HL Chemistry and preferably one other science or Maths at HL.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,750

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£119,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Loughborough University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£30,000£31,000
3 years£23,000£27,000£34,500
5 years£29,000£35,500£45,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 22% above UK average salary
This course
£35,500
UK average
£29,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 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

90%Working
10%Work & Study
80%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

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
70%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Loughborough University

Loughborough University offers Chemistry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#34UK Ranking
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