Course Overview
Offered by Swansea University, the MChem (H) Chemistry provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Chemistry is part of everything in our lives – it’s the key to understanding our world, and this Masters level degree will equip you with the skills and experience for a wide range of exciting and rewarding careers in a variety of industries. Our four-year MChem degree builds on the three-year BSc Chemistry, offering greater depth in the major topic areas. The distinctive feature of the MChem is a substantial research project embedded in a research group which interacts with the wider research environment and has the potential to result in publishable work. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 99% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB - BBB To include Chemistry. If not studying A-Level Maths GCSE Maths Grade B (6) required. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points To include at least 6 in HL Chemistry and Maths |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£5,238
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,006
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £27,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £20,500 | £26,000 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £26,000 | £32,000 | £38,500 |
UK subject average: £29,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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