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

Chemistry with an Integrated Foundation Year

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Chemistry with an Integrated Foundation Year course at University of Manchester.

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A level

Students are accepted from a wide range of educational backgrounds and all applications are considered on their individual merits. Decisions are based on the application as a whole - including the qualifications, the personal statement, and the referee's comments. The following must therefore be viewed only as general guide. Our entry requirements vary depending on the subjects being taken at A-level. Typically, we would be looking for: BBC, where a student has three relevant subjects BBB, where a student has two relevant subjects ABB, where a student has one relevant subject The subjects considered to be relevant are Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Biology. If you are unsure whether you would be considered with your qualifications/predictions, we would encourage you to contact us before making an application. In all cases we only offer places to applicants if we are convinced that they have the academic potential and the high level of motivation that is needed to be successful on the Integrated Foundation Year and on their chosen degree programme. To help us make our decision, applicants may be asked to attend an Academic Assessment. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Manchester. These students are taking Chemistry with an Integrated Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.

Chemistry
SubjectGrade
ChemistryA
MathematicsA
BiologyA
PhysicsA
PsychologyA*
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: F010

Here's what University of Manchester says about its Chemistry with an Integrated Foundation Year course.

Chemistry with an Integrated Foundation Year is a one year programme designed to improve your mathematical and scientific understanding and skills to a level where you will be able to start a degree in the Department of Chemistry in one of the following subject areas:

  • Chemistry, BSc

  • Chemistry, MChem

  • Chemistry with Industrial Experience, MChem

  • Chemistry with International Study, MChem

  • Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, BSc

  • Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, MChem

On the Foundation Year you will study mathematics, physics and chemistry. In addition, you will take modules in Academic Skills and ICT (Information and Communications Technology). You will also complete a group project, related to your intended degree programme and supervised by an academic from your future Department.

Source: University of Manchester

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Chemistry with an Integrated Foundation Year at University of Manchester.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

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

Department

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Location

Main Site | Manchester

Duration

5 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Chemistry

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

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4 star
31%
3 star
21%
2 star
7%
1 star
2%
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Manchester

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 University of Manchester students who took the Chemistry with an Integrated Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.

Chemistry

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

86%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

74%

low

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?

87%

med

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

85%

low

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

86%

med

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?

74%

low

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

76%

med

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

86%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

62%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

59%

low

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

63%

low

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

90%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

91%

med

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

79%

med

How well organised is your course?

67%

low

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

83%

low

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

92%

med

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

88%

med

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

76%

med

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

88%

med

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

88%

med

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

82%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

94%

high

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

82%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Manchester. These students are taking Chemistry with an Integrated Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.

Chemistry
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female51%Male49%
Where students come from
International40%UK60%
Student performance
2:1 or above74%
Number of students620
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Manchester graduates who took Chemistry with an Integrated Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.

Chemistry

Graduate statistics

65%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

80%

In work, study or other activity

55%

Say it fits with future plans

45%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Natural and social science professionals

20%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

10%

Elementary occupations

5%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Manchester graduates who took Chemistry with an Integrated Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.

Chemistry

Earnings

£27.2k

First year after graduation

£30.3k

Third year after graduation

£37.2k

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 an Integrated Foundation Year.

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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