**Part of everyday life, chemistry is vital for tackling the world’s most urgent problems - from green technologies to developing new treatments to keep us healthy.**
This accredited, four-year degree includes a 9-12 month placement overseas during year three, giving you the opportunity to broaden your horizons working in a different culture and develop your professional skills.
Designed to give you a solid grounding in the fundamentals of chemistry with an emphasis on research, the first two years of the course will focus on developing your understanding of how...
**Part of everyday life, chemistry is vital for tackling the world’s most urgent problems - from green technologies to developing new treatments to keep us healthy.** <br/><br/>This accredited, four-year degree includes a 9-12 month placement overseas during year three, giving you the opportunity to broaden your horizons working in a different culture and develop your professional skills. <br/><br/>Designed to give you a solid grounding in the fundamentals of chemistry with an emphasis on research, the first two years of the course will focus on developing your understanding of how chemistry shapes our world. During the third and fourth years, there is a greater emphasis on analysis, synthesis and problem-solving. <br/>In the fourth and final year, you’ll undertake an extended research project, based within one of our academic research groups. You will also gain vital, practical experience in the lab, enhancing your research, mathematical and computational skills. <br/><br/>Graduates are eligible for full membership to the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC) and may apply for the title of Chartered Chemist.<br/><br/>**Student experience**<br/>“Baltimore was an amazing city and I enjoyed meeting new people in a scientific field in a different country. When I came back for my final year, I was able to do my lab work much more effectively.”<br/>Gregory, Cardiff Chemistry with a Placement Year Abroad student
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site - Cardiff
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F102
Institution Code
C15
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
34
31
34-31 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 6 in HL Chemistry.
DDD
DDM
in a BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science.
You must have or be working towards: - English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent (such as A-levels). If you require a Student visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements. - GCSE Maths gra
A
For applicants taking the EPQ qualification, an A in the EPQ can be recognised to lower the entry requirements by a single grade. For example, an AAB offer would be “AAB from 3 A-levels or ABB from 3 A-levels and a grade A in the EPQ”. Please note that any subject specific requirements must be met.
A,A,B
B,B,B
Must include Chemistry. You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-level if this is part of your programme of study.
Acceptance of T Levels for this programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Academic School. Consideration will be given to the T Level grade/subject and grades/subjects achieved at GCSE/Level 2.
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in place of one A-level at the A-level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £29,450 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |