Course Overview

Scientists at Hull paved the way for the LCD technology that's on your smartphone, laptop, tablet, and TV. We’ve changed the world once. Want to help do it again?

Chemistry here is a hands-on subject with excellent career prospects. We’re in a region with a high concentration of chemical companies – including BP, Total, RB (Reckitt Benckiser), Philips 66, Croda, and Smith & Nephew – which gives you lots of scopes to find placements. It also means we can set up mentoring arrangements for you with professional scientists from the local industry. And our graduates often find work with these major companies.

Our course covers analytical, forensic, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, with modules on topics such as materials chemistry, spectroscopic methods, computational chemistry, and many others. You gain a broad, balanced knowledge of the array of subjects that make up modern chemistry – and the opportunity to extend that knowledge into cutting-edge areas. You develop investigative and problem-solving skills that prepare you to succeed in the industry.

Chemistry at Hull is taught by the leaders in the field. You’ll be taught by staff who’ve won awards for the quality of their teaching and for developing innovative approaches. Some of them have written the textbooks you’ll use during your studies. You’ll also be trained and inspired by research leaders in the field across all our subject areas. We have experts in the synthesis of cancer therapeutics compounds, materials chemists preparing new compounds for advanced applications, and specialists in lab-on-a-chip miniaturized chemistry for testing water purity in isolated locations.

And we’ve got the tools to back up your talent. You’ll benefit from our recent investments in chemistry, including the latest mass spectrometry facilities and new resources – including laser technology for elemental analysis and a microfluidic fabrication capability.

But don't just take our word for it. The 2023 Complete University Guide‡ ranks us 7th for graduate prospects and we're number one in Yorkshire for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey* too.

General Eligibility

Points can be from any qualifications on the UCAS tariff but must include at least 80 points from

• Levels.

• BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma.

• OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma.

• CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma;

• Irish Leaving Certificate;

• Scottish Highers;

• Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma

• or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications

• Applicants should have an A level or BTEC in Chemistry/Applied Science at Grade B/Merit or above. Applicants taking the reformed A-level must also Pass the practical element.

Alternative qualifications

• IB Diploma: 28 points, including 6 in HL Chemistry

• Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 118 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 18 credits at Merit in Chemistry/Physical Science

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.