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MChem Chemistry with International Placement

The University of Warwick
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /75
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
90%
Meaningful Work
80%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

51%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Administrative55%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

around the national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£27,500
£33,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Physical Sciences graduates nationally earn £24,000-£52,000 (396 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
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Administrative occupations
5%
09
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
★ Professional
5%

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Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track

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