Course Overview

Chemistry at Huddersfield has deep roots. Our teaching and research date back to the 1840s, when we were a centre for colour chemistry, supporting the textile and dyeing industries in the area, so studying with us means you can benefit from all that tradition while setting your sights firmly on the future. This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, providing you with industry-wide recognition regarding the quality of your qualification. On top of getting a grounding in the core areas of organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry, youll get the chance to explore more specialist options during your studies: You could find yourself delving into medicinal chemistry or getting to grips with chemical engineering or forensic science. All help you tailor your degree to the job you'd like to do after graduation. The course is designed to help you gain knowledge of the fundamentals while developing your logical reasoning and imaginative problem-solving skills. Youll be able to put all that into practice when you get one year of research experience in an academic setting in Year 3. So if you're fascinated by getting stuck into research for accurate and gaining an edge that could help you kick start your career in a broad range of fields, this could be the ideal choice.

General Eligibility

Entry requirements

BBB-BCCat A Level, including a minimum grade of B in Chemistry. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and a requirement for our degree course entry.

120-104UCAS tariff points, including a minimum grade of B in Chemistry at A Level.

DDM-DMMin BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit with at least 21 in Chemistry.

120-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications, including Higher Level Chemistry at grade 5.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall, with no element lower than 5.5 or equivalent.