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BSc Chemistry

London Metropolitan University

Institution
London Metropolitan University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Chemistry
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
UDCHEMST
Median salary
£30,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 96%
  • Learning opportunities: 92%
  • Assessment and feedback: 98%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 92%
  • Learning resources: 92%
  • Student voice: 100%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 55%
  • Working and studying: 20%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 20%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 5%
  • North West: 5%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 55%
  • South East: 15%
  • Wales: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 95%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry at London Metropolitan University earn?

The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £36,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Chemistry.

What do graduates of BSc Chemistry at London Metropolitan University do next?

80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Chemistry at London Metropolitan University?

96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Chemistry at London Metropolitan University?

The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.

Is BSc Chemistry at London Metropolitan University accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).

Does BSc Chemistry at London Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BSc Chemistry at London Metropolitan University?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.