BSc (Hons) Chemistry at University of Southampton

Programme overview

On this bachelor’s chemistry degree, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need to make a difference to our world and society. Chemistry plays a vital role in tackling global challenges - from improving human health to addressing climate change. You’ll explore topics that spark your curiosity such as sustainable chemistry, chemical biology, and computational chemistry - where chemistry and digital skills meet.

What you will study

Our broad range of science and non-science modules will help you tailor your degree to your particular interests. Whether you want to stay in chemistry research, take up a role in industry, or go in to something completely different, you can shape your degree to your career aspirations. You’ll study a set of core topics that are essential to your developing knowledge, giving you a solid grounding in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: AAB including chemistry, with a pass in the Practical exam (where it is separately endorsed). IB: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in chemistry. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 6/B). IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 34,100 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

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