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MChem (Hons) Medicinal and Biological Chemistry

University of Edinburgh

1 Location : Central

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

5 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

5 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

71%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 30 students (54% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

96%

78%

88%

92%

Data from

30 students (56% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

84%

82%

82%

60%

72%

Data from

30 students (56% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

44%

72%

60%

70%

40%

Data from

30 students (56% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

90%

81%

Data from

30 students (56% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

78%

78%

Data from

30 students (56% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

94%

94%

87%

Data from

30 students (56% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

84%

63%

41%

66%

Data from

30 students (56% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

65% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

30 students (56% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Chemistry.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

76%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 50 students (53% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

93%

86%

98%

83%

Data from

50 students (54% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

78%

86%

84%

70%

72%

Data from

50 students (54% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

62%

78%

67%

42%

56%

Data from

50 students (54% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

86%

79%

Data from

50 students (54% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

66%

68%

Data from

50 students (54% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

86%

83%

87%

Data from

50 students (54% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

82%

64%

37%

62%

Data from

50 students (54% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

51% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

50 students (54% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

90% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

25 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

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

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Biosciences courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Biosciences.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Edinburgh

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £29,000

Data from

30 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,000

Typical range: £19,500 - £28,500

Data from

155 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£31,500

Typical range: £25,000 - £42,000

Data from

240 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Biosciences graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £27,500

Data from

545 people.

50% of UK-resident Biosciences graduates from University of Edinburgh are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £26,500

Data from

1425 people.

61% of UK-resident Biosciences graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,500 - £32,000

Data from

1530 people.

56% of UK-resident Biosciences graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Chemistry courses

For graduates from University of Edinburgh

After 15 months

£31,000

Typical range: £28,000 - £34,500

Data from

20 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£27,000

Typical range: £23,500 - £33,500

Data from

70 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£31,000

Typical range: £26,500 - £39,500

Data from

80 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Chemistry graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £27,500

Data from

180 people.

25% of UK-resident Chemistry graduates from University of Edinburgh are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £29,000

Data from

345 people.

58% of UK-resident Chemistry graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £25,000 - £34,500

Data from

405 people.

55% of UK-resident Chemistry graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

85% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked).

90% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Chemistry.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

45 students (60% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (60% of those who were asked).

40% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

55% In other work

  • 30% Administrative occupations
  • 10% Skilled trades occupations
  • 10% Sales occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Chemistry.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

25 students (60% of those who were asked).

95% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Natural and social science professionals
  • 15% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 10% Finance Professionals
  • 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Protective service occupations

0% In other work

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Biosciences.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

45 students (60% of those who were asked)

35% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Chemistry.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

20 students (60% of those who were asked)

65% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

75% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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