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MChem Chemistry

University of Edinburgh
Full-time5 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /76
Graduate Salary£29,000
Satisfaction84%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2032
First job
~2033
£29,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£32,000
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
40%
02
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
15%
04
Sales occupations
10%
05
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (12601)
12601
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (79% response rate)

90%
Teaching Quality
65%
Assessment & Feedback
56%
Academic Support
86%
Organisation
80%
Learning Resources
64%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive 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

144-159
10%
160-175
12%
176-191
7%
192-207
16%
208-223
9%
224-239
19%
240+
28%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
92%
Baccalaureate
3%
Other HE
3%
Degree
2%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (12601)

12601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

38%
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

52%Finance
40%Natural and social science
40%Sales
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
18%Teaching

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track