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UndergraduateMaster of Chemistry (with Honours)UCAS: F010
Chemistry with an Integrated Foundation Year
University of ManchesterManchester, England
5 yearsDuration
£26,300Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the MChem (H) Chemistry with an Integrated Foundation Year at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. Chemistry with an Integrated Foundation Year is a one year programme designed to improve your mathematical and scientific understanding and skills to a level where you will be able to start a degree in the Department of Chemistry in one of the following subject areas: - Chemistry, BSc - Chemistry, MChem - Chemistry with Industrial Experience, MChem - Chemistry with International Study, MChem - Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, BSc - Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, MChem On the Foundation Year you will study mathematics, physics and chemistry. In addition, you will... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Fundamental Mathematics for Chemistry
Physics for Chemistry and Engineers
Chemical Principles and Reactions
Quantitative Problem-Solving Methods
Academic and Professional Skills
Information Technology for Scientists
Chemistry Group Project and Applications
Laboratory Techniques and Safety Practices
UCAS Code:F010
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 32 points overall, with 5,5,5 at Higher Level, including one of Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. Mathematics at Standard Level is required if not taken at Higher Level. For this programme of study we will accept either Mathematics: analysis and approaches or Mathematics: applications and interpretation at SL or HL. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£26,300
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£131,500
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 Manchester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £29,000 | £33,000 |
| 3 years | £23,000 | £27,500 | £34,500 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £36,500 | £48,000 |
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
£27,500
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 26% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£29,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
58%Working
19%Studying
11%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
87%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
69%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
73%Learning resources
88%Student voice
84%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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