Chemistry BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Stag Hill

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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4 Years

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**Why choose this course**Our chemistry programmes offer one of the best staff-to-student ratios in the country, with 91.7 per cent of our students saying that they are satisfied with the teaching on their course in the National Student Survey 2023.We also offer award-winning Professional Training placements, giving our students the opportunity to work among leading chemical companies in the UK and further afield.**What you will study**• Our BSc or MChem (Master of Chemistry) courses combine ...Read more


Why choose this course

Our chemistry programmes offer one of the best staff-to-student ratios in the country, with 91.7 per cent of our students saying that they are satisfied with the teaching on their course in the National Student Survey 2023.We also offer award-winning Professional Training placements, giving our students the opportunity to work among leading chemical companies in the UK and further afield.


What you will study

• Our BSc or MChem (Master of Chemistry) courses combine modern, practical chemistry with core theory. You’ll explore topics including energy and fuel cells, advanced materials, natural products and advanced analytical techniques.
• You can also choose to complete aProfessional Training placement, with opportunities available among leading chemical companies in the UK and further afield.
• The MChem builds on the BSc course with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters. On an MChem, you’ll spend a year doing research with an industry partner before returning for a final year of masters-level modules.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
23/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
27th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Chemistry graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Chemistry graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
D
Dorontina
08 Jan 25

The course is well structured and the lecturers are always happy to answer any questions. The chemistry class is small allowing for less people in seminars, tutor groups and..Read more

H
Hugo
14 Nov 24

Campus has a really nice bit by the lake which is great to sit in or walk through. Most of the department buildings are starting to get a bit old but that's no different at every..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:27,M:18 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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

Overall: BBBWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required Subjects: Chemistry and a second science subject. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

Overall: ABBBB Required Subjects: Chemistry and a second science subject. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Mathematics: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall: BBBRequired Subjects: Chemistry and a second science subject. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Mathematics: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall: QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 Credits including:27 at Distinction and 18 at MeritRequired Subjects: Modules must be in relevant subjects.

Overall: 32 Required Subjects:Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second Science Subject HL5/SL6.GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.

Overall: DDM in the BTEC Extended Diploma.Required Subjects:BTEC must be in a relevant subject.

Overall: DistinctionRequired subjects: science

Overall: Pass overall with BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.Required Subjects: A-levels in chemistry and a second science subject.GCSE or Equivalent: Completion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalents within the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

Popular A-level subjects

Chemistry

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

Chemistry
98%
Mathematics
74%
Biology
42%
Physics
31%
Geography
11%
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Latest Chemistry (General) reviews

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Dorontina
08 Jan 25
Chemistry BSc (Hons)
The course is well structured and the lecturers are always happy to answer any questions. The chemistry class is small allowing for less people in seminars, tutor groups and...
Read more
H
Hugo
14 Nov 24
Chemistry PhD
Campus has a really nice bit by the lake which is great to sit in or walk through. Most of the department buildings are starting to get a bit old but that's no different at every...
Read more
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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

The University of Surrey is a vibrant institution with a beautiful campus, located in Guildford, UK....

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University of Surrey
Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

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