Chemistry BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Chemistry BSc (Hons)
Chemists tackle global challenges in health, energy, and sustainability. This course blends problem-solving, communication, and lab skills — taught by top researchers — to prepare you for diverse, impactful careers in chemistry.
Top for student satisfaction
Number one in the UK for student satisfaction with teaching and for feedback in the Guardian Best Universities Guide 2025.
Practical experience
With hands-on experience in our modern laboratories from week one, our course is designed to enhance your skills and make you workplace ready.
Connected...
Chemists tackle global challenges in health, energy, and sustainability. This course blends problem-solving, communication, and lab skills — taught by top researchers — to prepare you for diverse, impactful careers in chemistry.<br/><br/>Top for student satisfaction<br/>Number one in the UK for student satisfaction with teaching and for feedback in the Guardian Best Universities Guide 2025.<br/><br/>Practical experience<br/>With hands-on experience in our modern laboratories from week one, our course is designed to enhance your skills and make you workplace ready.<br/><br/>Connected to Industry<br/>Experience chemistry in the real world with a placement. Many students take placements and gain employment with global industries.<br/><br/>This course is for you if...<br/>- you are passionate about Chemistry and want to make a difference in the world<br/><br/><br/>- you enjoy hands-on practical experience<br/><br/><br/>- you thrive in a friendly and supportive teaching environment<br/><br/><br/>- you are keen to experience working with the latest analytical instrumentation. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F100
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
104 Points from a minimum of 2 A Levels to include grade D in A Level Chemistry.
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit/Distinction, to include 15 Level 3 credits in Chemistry. The remaining Level 3 credits should be science-related.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
to include grade 4 at Higher Level in Chemistry
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
In a science subject with relevant Chemistry Units
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104 points to include Chemistry at H5
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
In a science subject with relevant Chemistry Units
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 to include Grade D in Advanced Highers Chemistry.
Extended Project
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
A level
104 Points from a minimum of 2 A Levels to include grade D in A Level Chemistry.
T Level
M
Merit: Science pathway, which must include Laboratory Sciences as the occupational specialism
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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