BSc Chemistry
About this course
BSc in BSc Chemistry, a chemistry degree centred on fundamental concepts of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. The degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and includes careers-specific support embedded into units. The course includes practical components focused on working in a research laboratory and working in a local school, helping to develop science resources. Students can also take the opportunity of carrying out chemistry education research.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Chemistry IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry BTEC: DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five required Chemistry units Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Chemistry (F100) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 61%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 40%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 21%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- working in a research laboratory
- working in a local school, helping to develop science resources
- carrying out chemistry education research
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £65,000. The £46,000 median after five years is £12,000 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry at University of Bristol do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Chemistry at University of Bristol?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Chemistry at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
Is BSc Chemistry at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
How many students continue on BSc Chemistry at University of Bristol?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.