BSc (Hons) Chemistry at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Learn from experts tackling global challenges as you study the science that shapes our world. This degree course opens up the fascinating world of chemistry, providing you with core knowledge, specialist skills and plenty of practical experience in our outstanding laboratory facilities. Chemistry powers many aspects of our lives, from the clean water we drink to the air we breathe.

Faculty: School of Science | Department: Chemistry | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Enable students to develop essential laboratory skills that are required in inorganic, organic, analytical and physical chemistry. Year 1 compulsory modules: Laboratory and Computer Skills 1, Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry, Fundamental Synthetic Chemistry, Spectroscopy and Analysis 1, Energetics and Equilibria 1, Structure and Reactivity 1.

Career pathways

To study chemistry is to study the so-called "central science" and gain a rich understanding of the world around us. It is no wonder that opportunities to apply chemical knowledge exist in so many sectors and beyond the laboratory.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: ABB including Chemistry and preferably one other Science or Maths. Typical IB offer: 34 (6,5,5 HL) including HL Chemistry and preferably one other science or Maths at HL. Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science: DDM to include optional modules 13, 14, 18 and 19; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A level Chemistry at Grade B. GCSE: GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language Grade 4/C. Selection: Applicants are selected on the basis of their UCAS application, but in some cases, an interview may be required. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 31,500 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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