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UndergraduateMaster of Chemistry (with Honours)UCAS: F107
Chemistry (with a year abroad)
University of LeicesterLeicester, England
4 yearsDuration
£25,100Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The MChem (H) Chemistry (with a year abroad) at University of Leicester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This four-year degree expands on the Chemistry BSc to prepare you for high-level entry into the industry. It’s also a solid base for pursuing PhD research. Chemistry is the fundamental cornerstone for many economically important industries today, creating a demand for high quality chemistry graduates. International tuition fees are £25,100 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 £25,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
All the relevant topics
Atmospheric chemistry
Chemical biology
Materials and interfaces
Spectroscopy and dynamics
Sustainable synthesis and catalysis
UCAS Code:F107
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB To include Chemistry. |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points To include grade 5 in HL Chemistry. Minimum of 4 in HL Maths or 5 in SL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,100
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£100,400
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 — University of Leicester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,500 | £30,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £22,000 | £25,500 | £29,000 |
| 5 years | £27,000 | £31,500 | £38,500 |
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▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£29,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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
50%Working
15%Studying
15%Seeking Work
65%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
95%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
95%Assessment and feedback
95%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
91%Learning resources
88%Student voice
100%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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