Chemistry Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Explore topics at the cutting edge of chemistry with our accredited BSc Chemistry course. Gain fundamental knowledge across the breadth of chemistry and develop the skills that every chemist needs for a successful career.

This accredited three-year BSc Chemistry course explores concepts spanning organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry.

You’ll gain hands-on experience from the start of your degree, learning laboratory skills and techniques in our specialist teaching labs.

You’ll have regular tutorials to delve deeper into the complex topics covered in lectures. These small group teaching sessions are led by your academic tutor in first year and subject experts in later years.

In your first year, you’ll study core chemistry concepts. You’ll build a strong foundational knowledge, which will prepare you to progress on to more advanced topics in your second and third year.

You’ll have the opportunity to specialise, tailoring your degree to your interests and career goals through optional modules that cover topics like sustainable chemistry, and biological and medicinal chemistry.

You’ll also get valuable independent research experience through a group research project in your third year. Working on a real scientific problem, you’ll conduct experiments in our state of the art labs, learning from academic researchers who are experts in their field.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry towards meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).

Why study this course?

* Top 20 in the UK for Chemistry - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026


* 1st in the Russell Group for learning opportunities, student voice, and assessment and feedback in chemistry - National Student Survey 2025


* Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) accredited course - This course is accredited by the RSC and leads towards meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).


* Opt to spend a full year on an industrial work placement - Test out a career path, build up your CV and grow your network of contacts.