BSc (Hons) Chemistry

Our new BSc Chemistry course will give you an in-depth understanding of the fundamental studies of structures, properties and reactions relating to chemistry. There is currently a high demand for chemists with strong analytical and practical skills.

Throughout the course you will gain these skills while covering aspects of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry. The course will also provide you with extensive laboratory training throughout all years of the course and thereby enhance your employability further.

The BSc Chemistry course will provide you with rigorous training that will ensure you graduate with the skills necessary to pursue a career in chemistry or a related field. Studying chemistry offers many employment pathways. As a UEL student you could choose to extend your degree by a year and get some hands-on experience in industry.

This industrial research year would give you the practical skills that employers seek, giving you a competitive edge upon graduation. Upon completion of the BSc Chemistry you could choose to study for a PGCE in Secondary Chemistry with us.

You'll be taught by leading experts in chemistry and academia, have the chance to gain industry experience and cover several key aspects of chemistry that will open doors to numerous employment opportunities. We have applied for accreditation by the Royal Society of Chemistry and aim to have the accreditation validated by the end of your degree.

There are four main sub-disciplines of chemistry, and the course we have created focuses on delivering a rigorous knowledge and understanding of all aspects of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry:

• Analytical chemistry involves qualitative and quantitative observations and spectroscopy 
• Inorganic chemistry studies materials such as metals and their salts 
• Organic chemistry involves the study of biological compounds containing primarily carbon.
• Physical chemistry measures the interaction of matter and energy.

The programme also contains modules focused on medicinal chemistry and drug discovery, which are vital to developing new medicines to treat current and unknown diseases. An Environmental and Green Chemistry module is included, which tackles the evolving environmental challenges we are all facing - creative chemists are central to developing solutions.

• Tawjihi: 60% for Foundation
• 3 x AS Levels: Foundation
• US High School Diploma: GPA 2.0 for Foundation
• US High School Diploma: GPA 3.0 + SAT1 1070 for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
• International Baccalaureate (IB): 25 points with minimum 15 at Higher Level for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
• 3 x A Levels: Direct Entry to Bachelor's

As a graduate with a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, your knowledge and understanding of highly technical information will give you access to a wide range of career options. These include:

• Analytical chemistry within forensic and environmental organisations
• Chemical research within consumer product, gas, oil and petrochemical companies
• Drug discovery within pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
• Patent attorneys
• PGCE qualification leading to teaching at Primary and Secondary schools
• Postgraduate MSc and PhD qualifications at universities across the world
• Research and lecturing within academia
• Scientific publication

The skills you will develop during the BSc (Hons) in Chemistry will also be very useful to put you on the fast track to employment if you pursue careers beyond chemistry. Local to UEL, in the vicinity of the City and the Docklands area, these include mathematical skills within financial organisations and logical problem solving within management consultancies.

Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our Career Coach portal.