BSc (Hons) Chemistry at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

Our Royal Society of Chemistry-accredited BSc Chemistry degree builds highly valued analytical and problem-solving skills. Study core chemistry while exploring optional topics including medicinal, analytical and biophysical chemistry, programming, and climate change. Chemistry is often called the central science because it connects and shapes many scientific fields.

What you will study

In your first year, you’ll study subjects related to organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry. Compulsory modules by year: Year 3: Organic Compounds: Synthesis and Properties, Physical Chemistry III, Inorganic Compounds: Structure and Function, Extended Skills and Mini-project Laboratory.

Career pathways

With a BSc Chemistry degree, you could develop a career as a: Pharmaceutical Scientist, Agrochemical Scientist, Green Chemistry or Catalysis Scientist, Scientific Editor, Chemistry Teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels ABB including Chemistry Contextual offer: BBC including Chemistry BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM in Applied Science or Applied Science (Medical Science) including all modules listed below OR DDM plus B in A level Chemistry Contextual offer: DMM in Applied Science or Applied Science (Medical Science) including all modules listed below OR DMM plus B in A level Chemistry BTEC only accepted alongside A Level Chemistry, unless the following modules have been studied: Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry AND Practical Chemical Analysis. BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers... All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C. English language: IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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