MChem Chemistry

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 the world we live in. 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 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.

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

EPQ with A-levels: ABB-BBB + 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 must take an entrance exam - don't hesitate to contact Admissions.

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 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 must take an entrance exam - don't hesitate to contact Admissions.

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.