Course Overview

Chemistry is the foundation for many economically essential industries today, creating a demand for high-quality chemistry graduates. The constant desire for innovation, new products, and new solutions continually drives forward research and development. By studying the interaction of molecules, their structure, and their properties, we learn vital information about our world. This offers opportunities to find answers to many of the problems we, as a society, face today. If you choose to study for a BSc or MChem degree in Chemistry, you will find it is a fascinating science with substantial hands-on practical work. You will graduate with the skills and expertise that may lead you to make discoveries. These discoveries can result in advances in many necessary fields, such as health and medicine, energy and the environment, materials and technology, or food and agriculture. As a chemistry graduate, you will have diverse career options open to you.

General Eligibility

A/AS-levels: ABB-BBB including Chemistry. Two AS-levels are considered in place of one A-level

EPQ with A-levels: BBB-BBC + EPQ at grade B

GCSE: Grade B/5 Maths (if Maths or Physics not held at A/AS-level)

Access to HE Diploma (Science): Pass Diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction. To include 15 credits at Distinction in Chemistry Level 3 modules. If you don't have A-level Chemistry, you will need to take an entrance exam - please get in touch with Admissions

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points (with grade 5 in Higher Level Chemistry)

BTEC Nationals: BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science with DDD/D*DD, including several Chemistry-related modules. If you don't have A-level Chemistry, you will need to take an entrance exam - please get in touch with Admissions.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.