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MChem Chemistry

University of Aberdeen
Full-time5 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
C /68
Graduate Salary£28,500
Satisfaction82%
Degree Completion70%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work65%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2032
First job
~2033
£28,500
typical starting salary
£24,000
£35,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Physical Sciences graduates nationally earn £22,500–£52,000 (719 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
45%
02
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
10%
05
Sales occupations
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (12601)
12601
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (100% response rate)

93%
Teaching Quality
78%
Assessment & Feedback
64%
Academic Support
85%
Organisation
84%
Learning Resources
58%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Aberdeen
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,860
🎉14% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

<48
5%
80-95
5%
96-111
20%
112-127
15%
144-159
5%
176-191
5%
192-207
15%
208-223
20%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
80%
Baccalaureate
10%
Other HE
10%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (12601)

12601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

30%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

40%Natural and social science
40%Sales
28%Engineering
8%Protective service
5%Elementary

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track