Chemistry with Management MSci (Hons)

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Bath

Program Overview

This four-year MSci degree blends hands-on chemistry with essential management skills, perfect for students who want to understand both molecules and markets. You’ll explore everything from laboratory techniques to business strategy, giving you the tools to make a real impact in science-driven industries.

Curriculum structure:

Year 1:
Your first year sets the foundations in both chemistry and management. You’ll dive into Foundations and Applications of Chemistry and Analytical and Spectroscopic Techniques, getting hands-on lab experience, while also exploring business fundamentals like Introduction to Accounting and Organisational Behaviour. This combination starts you thinking about how chemistry operates in the real world.

Year 2:
In year two, you build on your chemical knowledge with Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry, Characterisation, Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy, and the Year 2 Laboratory. You’ll start choosing optional modules to explore your interests further, while continuing to develop your understanding of management and business practices—bridging the gap between science and the workplace.

Year 3:
By your third year, the focus shifts to more advanced chemistry and independent research. Units like Advanced Chemistry 1, Advanced Practical Skills, and Project and Literature Review develop your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Optional modules allow you to specialise in areas that excite you, while still keeping a management perspective in mind.

Year 4:
Your final year is about bringing it all together. You’ll take on a major Masters Research Project B, explore Advanced Chemistry 2, and tackle 21st Century Research Challenges B. Final-year options let you tailor your studies even further, leaving you ready for either a career in industry, management roles, or further study.

Focus areas:
Chemistry (synthetic, analytical, computational) plus management (accounting, organisational behaviour, strategic decision-making).

Learning outcomes:
Graduates will be able to plan and carry out chemical experiments, analyse data using modern techniques, and apply management strategies and decision-making skills in real-world scientific or business settings.

Professional alignment (accreditation):
Fully accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, meeting the standards for a Chartered Chemist pathway.

Reputation (employability rankings):
The University of Bath is highly regarded for Chemistry—ranked 9th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2024. Graduates enjoy excellent employment outcomes, with most entering work or further study within 15 months of finishing.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

From day one, this programme puts you in the lab and in real-world situations where you learn by doing. You’ll not only handle chemicals and run experiments but also see how your work connects to real business and management decisions. With top-notch facilities and guidance from experienced staff, you’ll develop practical skills that make you confident in both scientific and professional environments.

Here’s what that looks like in practice:

Material and Chemical Characterisation Facility (MC²): Access cutting-edge instruments like NMR, mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, and chromatography for hands-on learning and research.
Undergraduate teaching labs: Perform real experiments in synthetic, analytical, and computational chemistry, gaining practical lab experience from your very first year.
Professional placement opportunities: Spend time in industry, applying both chemistry and management skills, and gain experience that employers value.
Group projects and coding modules: Work in teams, develop presentation skills, handle data, and get comfortable with chemistry-related software.
Research exposure: Participate in departmental research activities to experience cutting-edge chemistry first-hand.
Digital and computational tools: Learn modern techniques for data analysis, simulations, and reporting, ensuring you’re confident with the software used in labs and industry.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from this programme opens doors to exciting careers that combine chemistry know-how with management expertise. Many of our students go on to become Chemical or Process Scientists, Business Development Analysts in science-driven companies, Management Consultants in technology or chemical sectors, or R&D Project Managers. Essentially, you’ll be prepared to take on roles that require both technical insight and strategic thinking:

Here’s how the University helps you make that leap:

Careers support: The University’s Careers Service provides tailored guidance for STEM and management students, including CV workshops, employer events, and alumni mentoring, so you’re never navigating your career alone.
Graduate outcomes: Around 85% of graduates from related Bath courses are in work or further study within 15 months of finishing, with average starting salaries of £25,500, rising to £30,500 after five years.
Industry connections: Bath graduates have gone on to work for leading companies such as Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, PwC, GlaxoSmithKline, and Pfizer, giving your degree real-world credibility.
Accreditation & long-term value: With Royal Society of Chemistry accreditation, your degree holds professional weight and positions you for Chartered Chemist status or related industry recognition.
Well-rounded skillset: You’ll leave with strong laboratory expertise, analytical thinking, and management capabilities—skills employers actively seek at the interface of science and business.

Further Academic Progression:
If you want to continue your studies, the MSci gives you an excellent foundation for a master’s in areas like chemical engineering, materials science, or business management, or for a PhD in chemistry or a related field. The final-year research project equips you with hands-on experience in independent investigation, making the jump to postgraduate study much smoother.

Additional Information & Requirements

GCSE - GCSE Mathematics grade 6/B and GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4/C (or equivalent).
A-level - AAB including Chemistry and two other science or maths subjects (if studying Chemistry and two or more science/maths subjects).
A-level - AAA including Chemistry and one other science or maths subject (if studying Chemistry and only one other science/maths subject).
IB - 36 points overall with 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level, including 6 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or maths subject (HL Mathematics or Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences accepted).
If the second science/maths is at Standard Level, 36 points with 6, 5, 5 at HL including 6 in Chemistry plus 7 in the SL subject; note that SL Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations is not accepted as the second science/maths.
English language requirements - IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components or TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
India - Average 80% across four subjects, with 85% in Chemistry and 80% in a second maths or science subject (Physical Education not accepted). If Maths is not studied at 12th Standard, 7 or 70% in 10th Standard Maths is preferred; CBSE students must take the standard Maths exam.
India - For other boards, please contact the university for guidance.
USA - 5, 5, 4 in three AP tests, including 5 in Chemistry and 4 in one other science or maths subject (only one Calculus AP allowed; AP Seminar and AP Research not accepted). Minimum grade 3 in AP Calculus AB/BC, Statistics or Precalculus OR 700 in SAT Math OR 28 in ACT Math is required.