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BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry

Cardiff University

1 Location : Cardiff University - Main Campus

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£26,500

15 months after the course for Chemistry graduates at Cardiff University

Employment

92%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for Chemistry graduates at Cardiff University

Graduate views

55%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for Chemistry graduates at Cardiff University

Student views

65%

Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

Final year BSc Chemistry students at Cardiff University

Student views

64%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc Chemistry students at Cardiff University

Student views

79%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc Chemistry students at Cardiff University

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 Chemistry.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

65%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 55 students (70% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

81%

81% were positive about the teaching on the course.

91%

63%

91%

79%

Data from 55 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

77%

77% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

75%

82%

79%

71%

77%

Data from 55 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

58%

58% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

59%

62%

59%

53%

59%

Data from 55 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

87%

87% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

95%

79%

Data from 55 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

62%

62% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

57%

67%

Data from 55 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

79%

79% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

78%

85%

73%

Data from 55 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

62%

62% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

75%

64%

46%

74%

Data from 55 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

64% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 55 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

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

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course

Read more about entry data

Qualification types

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

170 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

160 students

85% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

130 students.

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 Chemistry courses

For graduates from Cardiff University

After 15 months

£26,500

Typical range: £24,000 - £32,000

Data from

35 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £32,500

Data from

80 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£31,000

Typical range: £26,000 - £38,000

Data from

100 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Chemistry graduates in:

After 15 months

£24,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,000

Data from

105 people.

30% of UK-resident Chemistry graduates from Cardiff University are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £29,000

Data from

130 people.

40% of UK-resident Chemistry graduates from Cardiff University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£28,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £23,500 - £33,000

Data from

140 people.

38% of UK-resident Chemistry graduates from Cardiff University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

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

92% 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 other courses in Chemistry.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

65 students (57% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

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

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

45 students (55% of those who were asked).

80% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Natural and social science professionals
  • 15% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 10% Information Technology Professionals
  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Conservation and environment professionals
  • 5% Engineering professionals
  • Less than 5% Teaching Professionals

15% In other work

  • 5% Sales occupations
  • 5% Administrative occupations

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 other courses in Chemistry.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

40 students (55% of those who were asked)

55% Usefulness

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

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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