BSc (Hons) Chemistry at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Ignite your curiosity and shape your future with our BSc Chemistry programme. This degree offers a perfect balance of core knowledge and flexibility, allowing you to explore the full spectrum of chemistry or specialise in the areas that inspire you most. Study Chemistry at Liverpool and learn in a culture of research excellence.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In year one, you’ll study core chemistry topics and explore their broader context. In semester two, choose 15 credits of subsidiary modules from chemistry or other disciplines (prerequisites may apply), or introductory open languages. Compulsory modules in year one include Shaping Future Chemists: Laboratory, Analytical and Digital Skills 1, Core Chemistry 1a: Structure, Bonding &change, Core Chemistry 1b: Reactions, Mechanisms and Sustainability Principles, Foundations of Chemistry: Mathematics, Physics and Biology Relevant for the Chemical Sciences.

Career pathways

The rigorous nature of a Chemistry degree is well recognised by employers meaning our graduates are well qualified to take up employment in a variety of fields in addition to chemistry across the chemical sciences, related industries and the general graduate market.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB for ABB two science A levels including Chemistry or AAB one science A level including A in Chemistry.; GCSE: 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics; Subject requirements: Accepted science subjects: Applied ICT Biology (and Human Biology) Chemistry Computer Science Economics Electronics Environmental Science Further Mathematics Geography Geology ICT Life and Health Sciences Mathematics Psychology Physics Statistics. For applicants studying A levels with English exam boards: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology, Geology or Physics), a pass in; BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD in relevant diploma. Students will be invited to take an assessment.; IB: 32 points overall and no score less than 4 and including 5 in HL Chemistry and 5 in one other HL science subject (or 6 in HL Chemistry if no other science being taken), or pass the IB Diploma with 6,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects, including 5 in HL Chemistry and 5 in one other HL science subject (or 6 in HL Chemistry if no other science being taken).; English language: IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £1,508 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

International applicants: GBP 33,000 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £16,500 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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

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