Chemistry with a Modern Language MSci

A dynamic, ever-evolving subject, chemistry offers a route into a range of careers in a multitude of industries. Our MSci Chemistry with Modern Language programme combines your love of chemistry with your love of languages, a great stepping stone for working abroad or using a foreign language in your career.

Chemistry with a Modern Language MSci, University of Birmingham. The unique feature of this undergraduate degree course is the opportunity to improve your modern language skills at the same time as studying chemistry.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Thanawiyah are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without the completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

English Language

You will need to demonstrate a certain level of English language, either through an English test such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE, or we may be able to accept your previous or alternative qualifications as evidence. Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements, and details on our presessional English language courses.

Number of A levels required:

3 , offer will depend on subject combination.

Typical offer:

A*AA–AAA

Required subjects and grades:

A level Chemistry. Minimum Mathematics requirement: GCSE grade 6. We accept resits for both A Levels and GCSEs.

General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

7,6,6-6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry at Higher Level, with a minimum of 32 points overall. One or more additional science subjects at Higher Level is advantageous. A minimum of 5 at Standard Level English and 4 at Standard Level Mathematics is required for those students who do not have a minimum of grade 4/C in English at GCSE and of grade 6/B in Mathematics at GCSE.

BTEC

Only considered when combined with other qualifications.

Other qualifications are considered – learn more about entry requirements.

Foundation Year

Would you like to study for one of our degrees but lack the entry qualifications we require? Consider a Foundation Year programme which can lead to entry onto one of our courses.

• Chemistry with Foundation Year (UK students)
• University of Birmingham foundation pathways (international students)

International Students

We accept a range of international qualifications, please contact the admissions tutor for more information.

Standard English language requirements apply, learn more about international entry requirements.

Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on Birmingham International Academy web pages.