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Guided by world class researchers and educators, youll graduate with a deep appreciation across chemistry with language skills to thrive in a range of industries. Whether you pursue a career in chemistry or venture into other fields, youll be ready to take on leading roles around the world, or put your language skills to use in UK-based roles requiring a modern language...
Combine your love of languages with your passion for science on our BSc Chemistry with a Modern Language programme. Immerse yourself in modern Chemistry and open the door to a rewarding and versatile career.<br/><br/>Guided by world class researchers and educators, youll graduate with a deep appreciation across chemistry with language skills to thrive in a range of industries. Whether you pursue a career in chemistry or venture into other fields, youll be ready to take on leading roles around the world, or put your language skills to use in UK-based roles requiring a modern language.<br/><br/>Join the dynamic world of chemistry. Explore the modern subject and choose from areas that interest you such as analytical, medicinal, computational and biological chemistry while learning about how chemistry is key to solving global challenges in sustainability, energy and healthcare.<br/><br/>You’ll also study one of five languages: French, German, Japanese, Mandarin or Spanish. Build your practical and research skills in our state-of-the-art teaching labs. By developing your creative problem-solving, independent learning, collaborative and communication skills across tutorials, workshops, lab classes and research projects. Youll be ready for a range of careers across and beyond chemistry.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F1R9
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
32
6,6,6-6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Chemistry at Higher Level, with a minimum of 32 points overall. One or more additional science subjects at Higher Level is advantageous. A minimum of 5 at Standard Level English and 4 at Standard Level Maths is required for those students who do not have a minimum of grade C in English at GCSE and of grade B in Maths at GCSE.
BTEC only considered when combined with other qualifications.
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
A,A,B
A,A,A
Offer will depend on subject combination. A level Chemistry. Minimum Mathematics requirement GCSE grade 6. GCSE Grade A in a relevant language. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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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 |