BSc Chemistry at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Become a catalyst for change in healthcare, medicine and sustainability with BSc Chemistry at Birmingham. Immerse yourself in modern Chemistry and open the door to a rewarding and versatile career. Study with us and you'll become a skilled and knowledgeable chemist with highly developed laboratory and transferable skills.

Department: Chemistry | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Each year contains 120 credits of taught material, delivered in modules that are typically worth 20 credits. Core modules covering the fundamentals of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry are complemented by maths, data analysis, laboratory/project and optional modules. Modules include Discover: Themes in Chemistry, General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry I, Physical Chemistry I, Practical Chemistry I, Chemistry Options.

Career pathways

Whether you choose to follow a scientific path as a professional chemist or move into an area unrelated to chemistry, our BSc Chemistry will help you develop the scientific, practical and transferable skills prized by employers and in postgraduate education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level: AAA - AAB to include A-level Chemistry. Further details below. IB: 6,6,6 - 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Chemistry at Higher Level, with a minimum of 32 points overall. Further information below. BTEC: only considered when combined with other qualifications. Required subjects and grades. Number of A-levels required: 3. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). per year for domestic (UK) students for 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 30,180 a year (2027/28). per year for international students for 2027/28 Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/69a5e151-f9b6-17b0-1bca-eb246bfb1855

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