BSc (Hons) Applied Chemistry (Top Up) at University of Cumbria

Programme overview

If you have a foundation degree in Chemistry or a related subject, you may be wondering how you can put your knowledge towards starting a career. That’s where our top-up course in Applied Chemistry comes in. We’ll help you focus towards using your skills to get a job, underpinning theoretical concepts with a practical element to show you how scientific principles can be applied in a vocational setting.

Faculty: Institute of Science and Environment | Duration: Part-time: 2 Years | Study mode: part-time | Intake: January | Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The applied chemistry programme has been designed with employers to build upon your subject knowledge through an understanding of the application of chemistry to industrial processes, focusing on practical applications, problem-solving, transferable and key skills in order to progress in your career. Modules include: Advanced Analytical Applications; Exploring Research; Dissertation; Nuclear Chemistry (optional); Drugs and Medicinal Chemistry (optional); Polymer Chemistry (optional); Chemistry in the Environment - Industry (optional); Materials Science and Nanomaterials (optional); Work Based – Negotiated Learning (optional).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a related foundation degree (in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry) or HND. Other HNDs will be considered and assessed on their suitability depending upon the modules studied. Applicants with non-standard entry requirements must have a post-A level qualification in chemistry or in a subject containing a high proportion of chemistry and GCSE's at a minimum of Grade C or equivalent. Level 2 qualifications to include Maths, English and Science. Applicants from courses based at institutions other than University of Cumbria will be assessed on their suitability depending upon the modules they have studied. Minimum entry: Completion of a related foundation degree (in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry)..

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2025/26) Source

International applicants: GBP 14,900 a year (2025/26). Entry in academic year 2025/26 (50% is billed in Year 1 and then 50% in Year 2) Source

Intake: January

Duration: Part-time: 2 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/

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