Chemistry BSc

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

F100

Campuses

London

Bloomsbury

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines 25-Jan-2023

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 39,800 / year

Apply Date 25-Jan-2023

Chemistry BSc

About

Course overview

Chemistry is offered either as a three-year BSc or as a four-year MSci. The first two years of study are identical, so you can defer which to opt for until the end of your second year. We advise you to select the four-year MSci programme initially as this keeps more options open.

In the first year, all students will be exposed to the full breadth of chemistry with an emphasis on developing core chemical skills. You will also take modules in mathematics appropriate to your prior qualification, together with further optional modules.

In the second year, the three main themes of chemistry are again developed in individual modules, leaving you free to choose two options, which can be either chemical or non-chemical.

In the third year you will undertake more research focussed activities in the laboratory classes and also explore a current topic in the scientific literature, writing a review and presenting your work. In addition to the core modules in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry you will have scope to develop your own interests through the selection of chemistry and non-chemistry optional modules.

What this course will give you

Consistently regarded as one of the best Chemistry departments in the UK (ranked 4th in the UK by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023: Chemistry), we offer you an excellent education with high standards of teaching.

You will benefit from our outstanding research profile as you are taught by lecturers who are experts in an array of chemistry-related fields.

The wide range of optional modules enables you to develop your interests both within and outside chemistry, giving you a broad skills and knowledge base to offer potential employers.

We offer access to state-of-the-art facilities, enhanced by our strong affiliation to other centres of excellence such as the London Centre for Nanotechnology.

This three-year programme offers a complete education in chemistry, covering all the important areas of the subject while also allowing you to take optional modules in other areas such as life sciences, mathematics, management and languages.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A levels IB Diploma Other qualifications

Grades: AAA
Subjects: Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Physics and Mathematics required. Biology, Physics or Mathematics preferred as third subject.
GCSEs: English Language at grade C or 4, plus Mathematics at grade B or 6.

Contextual offer information

Grades: ABB more about contextual offers
Subjects: A in Chemistry, B in Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Biology, Mathematics or Physics preferred as third subject.
GCSEs: English Language at grade C or 4, plus Mathematics at grade B or 6.

Points: 38
Subjects: A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 6 in one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics, with no higher level score below 5. For Mathematics, the programme will accept either 'Analysis and Approaches' or 'Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Biology, Physics and Mathematics preferred as third subject.

Contextual offer

Points: 34 more about contextual offers
Subjects: A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 6 in one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics, with no score below 5. For Mathematics, the programme will accept either 'Analysis and Approaches' or 'Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Biology, Physics and Mathematics preferred as third subject.

UK applicants qualifications

For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:

Equivalent qualification

Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 33 credits at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we will review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated.

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

D3,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, including Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics. Biology, Physics and Mathematics preferred as third subject.

AAA at Advanced Highers (or AA at Advanced Higher and AAA at Higher). A in Chemistry and A in at least one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics required at Advanced Higher. Biology, Physics and Mathematics preferred as third subject.

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A levels at grades AAA, including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics.

International applications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.

Career

The foundation of your career

On completion of your degree, you will have the option of pursuing a career within the chemical industry. This is recognised as one of the most exciting and successful contributors to the UK economy in numerous areas such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and nanotechnology.

This programme prepares you to continue in research including PhDs at universities such as UCL, Imperial, Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol, Edinburgh, Harvard, and NUS Singapore. The knowledge and skills gained on the programme can also be used in fields including management, the financial sector, information technology, scientific journalism, patent law, the civil service, and education.

Employability

As a UCL Chemistry graduate you will have developed both discipline-based and highly sought after analytical skills, for example in logical thought and numeracy.

Accreditation

The Chemistry BSc has been accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) as partially meeting the learning requirements for the award of Chartered Chemist (CChem). Graduates have straightforward access to professional development programmes leading to chartered status.