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UndergraduateMaster of Chemistry (with Honours)UCAS: F103

Chemistry (With options for placement opportunities)

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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4 yearsDuration
£31,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Southampton, the MChem (H) Chemistry (With options for placement opportunities) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Chemistry is at the heart of solutions to many of today’s biggest challenges, from climate change to the treatment of disease. On this degree you’ll study chemistry to an advanced level, equipping you to change the world for the better. This is our most flexible chemistry degree, enabling you to tailor your degree to the areas that spark your curiosity. International tuition fees are £31,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Organic Chemistry I
Inorganic Chemistry Fundamentals
Physical Chemistry and Thermodynamics
Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Chemistry in Context and Sustainability
Organic Chemistry II and Synthesis
Biochemistry and Chemical Biology
Advanced Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation
UCAS Code:F103
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

AAA including chemistry A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: AAB including chemistry, plus grade A in the EPQ We are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a student’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Students who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme as follows: ABB including chemistry

International Baccalaureate

36 points

Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in chemistry

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£124,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 Southampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£28,000£32,000
3 years£24,500£29,000£36,000
5 years£29,000£36,500£45,000

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
£29,000
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 £7,500 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

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%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 data

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

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
88%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Southampton

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