Study Chemistry with a Year in Industry at University of Kent in the UK, School of Physical Sciences

Chemistry with a Year in Industry

UK

What will I learn?

Enter the fascinating world of Chemistry at Kent to gain the knowledge and practical skills to help tackle the challenges of the 21st century. From combating climate change and creating energy storage devices, to developing new pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.On your Year in Industry, you'll get hands on in the workplace, gaining relevant work experience and putting into practice the skills you’ve learnt. The paid placement takes place between your second and final years and can be in the UK or abroad. You'll also produce an independent research project.Our distinctive course includes a set of ‘chemistry in context’ modules where you can apply your knowledge to specific case studies - in our state-of-the-art facilities - as well as the opportunity to work with our leading research teams on your own project. You'll also benefit from our expert careers advice – we'll help you to achieve your ambitions.It is possible to take modules that lead to the Chemistry (Forensic Science) with a Year in Industry BSc pathway course.AccreditationThis course is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

Which department am I in?

School of Physical Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£23,500.00 (US$ 30,349) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Kent - Canterbury Campus

Canterbury Campus,

Canterbury,

Kent,

CT2 7NZ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

96-112 UCAS points

A Level: BBC

BTEC: DMM

IB - 112 tariff points - typically H5, H5, H6 at HL including HL Chemistry, Biology or Physics at 5

GCSE: Mathematics grade C or 4

Other Qualifications:

T level

Access to HE Diploma: The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above. A typical offer for stage 1 would be: Access to HE Diploma 45 at level 3 Credits with 18 credits at Distinction and 24 credits at Merit and contain at least 12 Level 3 credits in Chemistry. A science programme including Chemistry Level 3 credits would be required.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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