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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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4 Years
Known as the central science, Chemistry provides a fundamental understanding of how the world works at a chemical level. Since the 1840s, Huddersfield has provided a strong chemistry education to its students, supporting the local textile and dyeing industries as a result. Today, you’re not limited just to these industries. A Chemistry BSc(Hons) degree at Huddersfield can take you far as you make contributions to a wide variety of fields, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare and chemical engineering.
Why Study Chemistry BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?At Huddersfield, you’ll be joining a Chemistry department with a long and illustrious history. The course will prepare you with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of chemistry, with a focus on the following core areas of chemistry; organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry and physical chemistry. You’ll gain relevant real-world experience throughout this course. You’ll be taught by leading academics through lectures, seminars, and sessions, which will be supplemented by modern industry instruments in our specialist chemical science labs. Following your first two years on the course, you’ll put your knowledge and skills to the test in an optional supervised work placement. During this placement year, you’ll experience working in a real-world environment within the industry, in the UK or internationally. You’ll also explore employment opportunities within organisations related to your studies and chosen pathway. This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in the industry, as well as for future study. You could work in chemical analysis, chemical manufacturing, healthcare, or pharmaceutics.
Professional BodiesThis course was last accredited in 2018 by the Royal Society of Chemistry, and for six years thereafter. This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.
Why Huddersfield?Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC - BBC Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
104 - 112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
M:45 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
including a grade C in Chemistry. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a grade C in Chemistry at A Level.
or above to include 21 credits in Chemistry.
112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications, including Higher Level Chemistry at grade 5.
in Applied Science.
in Science
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
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£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£17,600 per year
Students from EU
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£17,600 per year
Students from International
£17600 Per year
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