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Chemistry

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What will I learn?

Develop practical and theoretical skills across all areas of chemistry, ready to tackle major challenges in a range of careers.From addressing climate change, to developing new pharmaceuticals or tackling food security, chemistry is vital in modern day society.This course has the broadest range of subjects of all our chemistry courses. In the first two years, you’ll study an introduction to all areas of chemistry, gaining the practical and theoretical skills needed to design experiments and test hypotheses. This includes understanding the theories of chemical behaviour and how they're applied.We will use relevant examples to illustrate the application of chemistry in our everyday lives. You’ll draw upon the expertise of academics in the Department and could even contribute to the world-leading research being carried out.Tailor to your interestsYou can specialise in a particular field through optional units, cutting edge research topics, and a choice of project-based units. All of our chemistry degrees start with the same core units, so you'll have the flexibility to switch courses after the first year.Develop your professional skillsYou'll be exposed to a wide variety of opportunities to develop professional and transferable skills. These skills (e.g creativity, problem-solving, numeracy, IT, communication, and analysis) will support you throughout your time in Bath and your future career. After graduating, you will be adaptable and able to analyse problems critically in an ever-changing world and confidently develop creative and logical solutions.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£32,000.00 (US$ 41,326) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Claverton Down,

Bath,

Bath And North East Somerset,

BA2 7AY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£32,000.00 (US$ 41,326) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Claverton Down,

Bath,

Bath And North East Somerset,

BA2 7AY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying your chosen degree. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience, areas of interest from your current studies or other relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

GCSE requirements

GCSE Mathematics grade 6 or B

GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)

A level Typical offer

AAB or AAA

Your typical offer depends on how many science and mathematics subjects you study in your A level subjects.

A level Contextual offer

ABC or ABB

A level Alternative offer

ABB or AAB

We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.

International Baccalaureate Typical offer

6, 6, 5 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or mathematics course.

International Baccalaureate Contextual offer

6, 5, 4 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

35 points overall and 6, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or mathematics course.

Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer

DDD

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)

DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Applied Science.

Scottish Highers Typical offer

AB or AA in Advanced Highers

Access to HE Diploma Typical offer

36 credits at Distinction

A pass in the Access to HE Diploma, with at least 36 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 12 credits in Chemistry units achieved at Distinction (including units in both Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, but excluding Biochemistry) and a further 12 credits in Mathematics, Physics or Biology units achieved at Distinction.

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

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