Chemistry and Mathematics BSc (Hons)
University of Leeds
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Chemistry is a central science at the core of everything we can see, smell, taste and touch around us while mathematics has always played an intrinsic role in helping comprehend chemistry and unlocking new perspectives in the chemical world. It’s for this reason that these two fundamental disciplines have become invaluable in tackling global challenges faced by society today such as climate change. This is also why a joint honours degree in both could equip you with skills highly sought after ...Read more

Chemistry is a central science at the core of everything we can see, smell, taste and touch around us while mathematics has always played an intrinsic role in helping comprehend chemistry and unlocking new perspectives in the chemical world. It’s for this reason that these two fundamental disciplines have become invaluable in tackling global challenges faced by society today such as climate change. This is also why a joint honours degree in both could equip you with skills highly sought after by a wide range of industries worldwide — and could open a lot of doors when it comes to your career.This Chemistry and Mathematics BSc degree at Leeds will enable you to understand the fundamental concepts of each field alongside a variety of optional modules available, so you can tailor your degree to what really interests you the most. You'll be taught by expert academics, with the unique opportunity to get involved in real-world research happening in the Schools of Chemistry and Mathematics.You'll have access to specialist facilities right here on campus, alongside exciting opportunities like studying abroad and industrial work placements to ensure you have the best grounding to head out into your professional career.


Why study at Leeds:

- We have close links with leading research organisations such as the Priestley International Centre for Climate, The Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology, Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics and the Alan Turing Institute whose globally-renowned research feeds directly into your course, shaping what you learn with the latest thinking.- Experience expert teaching delivered by a programme team made up of academics and researchers at the forefront of their specialisms in a variety of chemical and mathematical disciplines.- Access our specialist facilities and laboratories in the School of Chemistry and the School of Mathematics which are both fully equipped with the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment to provide a creative and stimulating learning environment.- Broaden your experience before you graduate and enhance your career prospects with our study abroad and industrial work placement opportunities.- At the end of your second year, there is the possibility of transferring to the four-year integrated Masters (MChem, BSc) course.

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Mathematics
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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45/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
21st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
Chemistry
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
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95%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Chemistry graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Chemistry graduate salary
£21,000
Mathematics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
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0%
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89%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mathematics graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Mathematics graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Ashley
29 Feb 24

lots of library, campus..Read more

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Kuo
26 Feb 24

Good..Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D2,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

AAB including Chemistry and A in Mathematics.Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade. Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking

Suitable combinations of Scottish Higher and Advanced Highers are acceptable, though Chemistry and Mathematics must be presented at Advanced Higher level.Typically AB at Advanced Higher Level and AABBB at Higher Level

Normally only accepted in combination with grade A in A Level Mathematics or equivalent.

D2 M2 M2 in 3 principal subjects including Chemistry and D2 in Mathematics

16 at Higher Level including 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics

H2 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 including Higher Level Chemistry and Higher Level Mathematics

BTEC qualifications in relevant disciplines are considered in combination with other qualifications, including grade A in A-level mathematics, or equivalent

Popular A-level subjects

Chemistry

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Chemistry
98%
Mathematics
73%
Biology
61%
Physics
26%
General Studies
11%
HESA
Mathematics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
98%
Further Mathematics
51%
Physics
35%
Chemistry
33%
Biology
21%
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Latest reviews

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Ashley
29 Feb 24
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26 Feb 24
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University of Leeds
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