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Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)

Chemistry with a Year in Industry

Cardiff University

(4.2)
175 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Chemistry with a Year in Industry course at Cardiff University.

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A level

A,A,B

Must include grade B in Chemistry. You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-level if this is part of your programme of study.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Cardiff University. These students are taking Chemistry with a Year in Industry or another course from the same subject area.

Chemistry
SubjectGrade
ChemistryC
BiologyC
MathematicsC
PhysicsC
PsychologyB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: F104

Here's what Cardiff University says about its Chemistry with a Year in Industry course.

Part of everyday life, chemistry is vital for tackling the world’s most urgent problems - from green technologies to developing new treatments to keep us healthy.

This accredited, four-year degree includes a year working as a company employee during year three, giving you the opportunity to develop your professional skills while earning a salary.

Throughout the course you will gain a solid grounding in the fundamentals of chemistry with an emphasis on research.

Designed to give you a solid grounding in the fundamentals of chemistry with an emphasis on research, the first two years of the course will focus on developing your understanding of how chemistry shapes our world. During the third and fourth years, there is a greater emphasis on analysis, synthesis and problem-solving.

In the fourth and final year, you’ll undertake an extended research project, based within one of our academic research groups. You will also gain vital, practical experience in the lab, enhancing your research, mathematical and computational skills.

Graduates are eligible for full membership to the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC) and may apply for the title of Chartered Chemist.

Student experience "The thing I enjoyed most about the placement was the sense of independence I was given; I was treated as one of the team and given projects to manage on my own. I would 100% recommend this course to someone considering an industrial placement." Emma, Cardiff Chemistry with a Year in Industry student

Source: Cardiff University

Course details

Qualification

Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)

Department

School of Chemistry

Location

Main Site - Cardiff | Cardiff

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time with year in industry

Subjects

• Chemistry

Start date

28 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year
EU£30,700 per year
International£30,700 per year

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(4.2)
Based on 175 reviews from Cardiff University's students and alumni
5 star
51%
4 star
27%
3 star
16%
2 star
5%
1 star
2%
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Cardiff University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Cardiff University students who took the Chemistry with a Year in Industry course - or another course in the same subject area.

Chemistry

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

97%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

84%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

95%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

85%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

86%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

83%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

86%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

88%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

71%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

79%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

77%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

86%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

73%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

95%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

94%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

87%

med

How well organised is your course?

63%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

87%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

95%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

79%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

73%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

89%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

83%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

78%

high

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

86%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

80%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Cardiff University. These students are taking Chemistry with a Year in Industry or another course from the same subject area.

Chemistry
Mode of study
Full-time94%Part-time6%
Gender ratio
Female52%Male48%
Where students come from
International6%UK94%
Student performance
2:1 or above61%
Number of students465
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Chemistry with a Year in Industry at Cardiff University.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Cardiff University graduates who took Chemistry with a Year in Industry - or another course in the same subject area.

Chemistry

Earnings

£27.7k

First year after graduation

£28.8k

Third year after graduation

£36.9k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Chemistry with a Year in Industry.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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