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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F107

Chemistry with a Year in Industry or Research

University of Reading
Reading, England
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4 yearsDuration
£30,650Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
77%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Reading, the BSc (Hons) Chemistry with a Year in Industry or Research provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Study BSc Chemistry with a Year in Industry or Research and gain first-hand experience of the chemical or pharmaceutical industry. During the first two years you will learn the core chemistry topics which all chemists need to know. Topics include trends in the periodic table, carbonyl group chemistry and chemical kinetics. You will be taught by world-leading experts through a combination of lectures, lab classes, workshops and tutorials. The work placement in your third year gives you the opportunity to gain industrial experience as well as the chance to apply your knowledge and ... International tuition fees are £30,650 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 90% student satisfaction rating, a 86% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Inorganic Chemistry Fundamentals
Organic Chemistry and Reaction Mechanisms
Physical Chemistry and Chemical Kinetics
Analytical Chemistry Techniques
Laboratory Skills and Safety
Organic Synthesis and Carbonyl Chemistry
Thermodynamics and Spectroscopy
Advanced Materials and Polymers
UCAS Code:F107
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

A level Chemistry at grade B

International Baccalaureate

30 points

Chemistry at grade 5 at Higher Level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,650

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£122,600

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 Reading

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£29,000£39,500
3 years£22,500£27,500£32,000
5 years£27,500£34,500£41,500

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
£27,500
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 19% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£29,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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

80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
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
77%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
57%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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