Chemistry and Physics Bachelor of Science - BSc
Course Overview - Chemistry and Physics Bachelor of Science - BSc
The BSc Chemistry and Physics degree is thoughtfully crafted to equip students with essential knowledge and the analytical, critical, practical and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers and form the foundation for a wide range of careers in the ever-evolving workplace. Whether completing the programme in three years, opting for a placement year, or embarking on a year abroad, the choice is yours.
The course allows you to tailor your academic journey in Chemistry to match your evolving interests while in Physics you cover more core content.
The BSc Chemistry and Physics degree is thoughtfully crafted to equip students with essential knowledge and the analytical, critical, practical and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers and form the foundation for a wide range of careers in the ever-evolving workplace. Whether completing the programme in three years, opting for a placement year, or embarking on a year abroad, the choice is yours.
The course allows you to tailor your academic journey in Chemistry to match your evolving interests while in Physics you cover more core content.
Rankings
3rd in the UK Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
5th in the Guardian University Guide 2026
5th in the UK Complete University Guide 2026
Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Careers Opportunities
Graduates acquire a valuable range of subject-specific skills across disciplines with the capacity to make creative connections. They are highly employable in a diverse range of careers and sectors.
Natural Sciences graduates have the academic knowledge, flexibility and technical skills to take on roles including consulting, accounting, banking and investment, research, software engineer, data scientist, international development, and government.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-28
Campus
Main Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A75-C49
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
including A* in Mathematics and AA in Chemistry and Physics.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
766 at higher level including 7 in HL Maths Analysis and Approaches and 66 in Chemistry and Physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
and A Level grades A* in Mathematics and AA in Chemistry and Physics.
Scottish Higher
including AAA in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. Departments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
and A Level grades A* in Mathematics and AA in Chemistry and Physics are required in addition to the Access to HE Diploma. We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent).
Extended Project
Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
including H1 in Mathematics and H2 H2 in Chemistry and Physics.
Scottish Advanced Higher
including AAA in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics.
T Level
Not accepted
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Not accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, International, Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, Scotland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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