BSc Chemistry at University of Manchester

Gain world-class education where modern chemistry has its origins. Study a common pathway across all three years, which allows transfer between the BSc and MChem up until Year 3. Study at a university ranked 4th in the UK and 7th in Europe for Chemistry (QS World University Rankings 2025).

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

What you will study

First-year topics include: molecular orbital approaches to chemical bonding chemical reaction mechanisms molecular spectroscopy; coordination chemistry, thermodynamics kinetics quantum mechanics You will also take course units that cover a range of presentational, mathematical and analytical and IT skills. Finally, you have the opportunity to study subjects from another Department - see the list of optional course units below. Year 1 compulsory units include Introductory Chemistry, Energy and Change, Coordination Chemistry, Structure and Reactivity, Chemical Research Skills, Analytical Chemistry.

Career pathways

Around half of our graduates get their first job directly using their chemical knowledge; 25% go on to study a further degree; and the remaining 25% opt for diversecareers in a variety of industries. Roles that graduates opt for include: AnalyticalChemistry; Biotechnology Science Communication; Finance; Management; Computing; IT.

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