Chemistry BSc (Hons)

Entry Requirements 2025/26

Standard Entry

112 UCAS Tariff points

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator

Northumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our University regardless of personal circumstances or background. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfo

Subject Requirements:

Applicants will need Grade B in A-level Chemistry, or a recognised equivalent.

GCSE Requirements:

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

There are no additional requirements for this course.

International Qualifications:

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English Language Requirements:

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

How does this course prepare me for my future career?

At Northumbria, our degrees are designed to make you as employable as possible. As well as graduating with a respected degree, this course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, it partially fulfils the academic requirements for Chartered Chem (CChem). This Chemistry course also provides the opportunity to spend a year in industry where you can gain first-hand experience of the world of work.

Not only will this enable you to ‘test’ your chosen career, but you will develop valuable skills such as teamwork, communication, and time-management. The practical experience gained through your placement year will complement the learning theory and strengthen your CV. You can boost your employability with short work placements, study abroad, STEM ambassador activities or volunteering.

You will graduate from the BSc Chemistry course with the applied knowledge, strong practical laboratory skills and research skills needed to enter a career in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries or continue on to PhD study.

Throughout the course you will also develop transferable skills appreciated by employers in general, not only in traditional chemistry roles. You will cultivate the ability to think analytically, develop excellent problem-solving, logic and critical thinking skills, and an eye for detail. Previous Northumbria graduates have found employment in areas as diverse as teaching, business and management, finance, law and marketing.

There is also the opportunity to transfer onto the Chemistry MChem course at Northumbria.