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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time Including Foundation Year
15-SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full time including foundation year
15-SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Sandwich including foundation year
15-SEP-25
5 Years
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If you are interested in chemistry but don’t have the qualifications to apply for a degree, this could be the pathway for you. Build your skills and knowledge on this new four year degree route, which incorporates a foundation year. Successful completion of the foundation year will enable you to progress onto Year 1 of our chemistry degree.* Benefit from award-winning teaching in small groups and be inspired by staff who are world-leading researchers.* Hone your practical problem-solving skills in our newly-refurbished laboratories, kitted out with the latest analytical instrumentation.* Our tutorial system ensures that you receive the support and guidance you need to reach your full potential.* 70% of assessment based on coursework.* Experience chemistry in the real world and boost your employability by taking a work-based placement project in your final year, or working alongside PhD and post-doctoral researchers in our high specification laboratories.* Graduate with in-demand skills for a range of career paths, from research and development in the pharmaceutical industry and lab-based roles in the food and energy industries, to positions in the science, engineering, healthcare, environmental or technology sectors.* The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree. Completion of the foundation year will not lead to a separate award or qualification its own right but will provide access to Year 1 of your degree.* Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the professional body representing chemistry in the UK.* In the Guardian University Guide 2021 league tables: Chemistry ranked 14th out of 53 in the Guardian University Guide 2021 league tables; top in ‘satisfied with feedback’; joint 2nd in both ‘satisfied with teaching’ and the ‘value-added score’; and 6th on ‘satisfied with the course’.
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A levelA level:
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Scottish Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
32 - 48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
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AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths):
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City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths):
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Extended Project:
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
24 Grades / Points required
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths):
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OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
M,M Grades / Points required
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
T Level:
P Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
32 to 48 UCAS Points - Minimum 2 A Levels to include a Grade E in a relevant science subject: Chemistry, Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Science and the Environment, Psychology, Design Technology, Economics.
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
Minimum 2 A Levels to include a Grade E in a relevant science subject: Chemistry, Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Science and the Environment, Psychology, Design Technology, Economics.
Pass Access course in a Science subjectMust have GCSE Maths and English at grade C /4 or above
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Accepted in combination
to include a Higher Level in a science subject. Maths and English accepted within
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
In a relevant science subject
Considered in combination
In a relevant science subject
In a relevant science subject
Considered in combination
Pass (D or E on the core). Any subjects related to Science/Engineering/Health
Accepted in combination
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
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