Chemistry BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Chemistry BSc (Hons)

Chemistry is not just about chemicals in laboratories – chemistry touches every aspect of our daily lives. Chemistry is about understanding how matter changes and how these changes affect everything from the food we eat and air we breathe, to the medicines we take and the energy we use to power our homes, cars and phones.

**Ranked 7th in the UK for Chemistry, Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.**
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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
University Office
Regent Walk
King's College
Aberdeen

Application Details

Course Code

F100

Institution Code

A20

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,B

Applicants who have achieved BBBB (or better) including Chemistry and one other Matehmatics / Science subjects, are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required. Standard Grades 1, 2 or 3 or Int 2, or National 5 at grades A, B or C in English, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Physics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

A minimum of 32 points, with a minimum of 5 points at HL required from 2 Science or Maths subjects. For Second Year entry: a minimum of 34 points with a minimum of 6 at HL in the subject(s) nominated for Honours. A minimum of Standard Level English and Maths also required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

A minimum of DDM with the main subjects being Science or Maths. Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3

5 subjects at Higher, with 3 at H2 and 2 at H3. 2 Science or Mathematics subjects required at minimum H3, to include Chemistry and one other Mathematics / Science subjects.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B,B

For Second Year entry a minimum of 3 AH at ABB, a minimum of two must be Science or Maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours). Standard Grades 1, 2 or 3 or Int 2, or National 5 at grades A, B or C in English, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Physics.

Scottish HNC

Pass

For entry into Level 2: Satisfactory completion of HNC Applied Sciences (120 SCQF credit points). B in all Graded Units. Curriculum to include: Mathematics for Science (H8XP), Inorganic Chemistry (B) (H92Y), and Physical Chemistry (B) (H936). For entry into Level 2: Satisfactory completion of HNC Chemical Process Technology (120 SCQF credit points). A in all Graded Units. Curriculum to include: Inorganic Chemistry: Theory and Laboratory Skills (H92Y 34), Physical Chemistry: Theory and Laboratory Skills (H936 34).

Scottish HND

Pass

For entry into Level 3: Satisfactory completion of HNC Applied Sciences (240 SCQF credit points). B in all Graded Unit 1 and A in Graded Unit 2. Curriculum to include: Organic Stereochemistry: Theory and Laboratory Skills (H934 35), Instrumental Techniques 1 (H930 35), Inorganic Chemistry: Theory and Laboratory Skills (H932 35), Aromatic Chemistry: Theory and Laboratory Skills (H92N 35). For entry into Level 3: Satisfactory completion of HNC Chemical Process Technology (240 SCQF credit points). BA in Graded Units.

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)

One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects.

A level

B,B,C

A minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC - at least 2 from Chemistry and one other Mathematics / Science subjects. To be considered for entry into Second Year, a minimum of 3 A Levels at ABB, with AB from 2 science or maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours - an A in the subject for Single Honours or AB in the subjects for Joint Honours). Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.

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Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £24,800

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