BSc Chemistry with Computing
About this course
BSc in Chemistry with Computing, a chemistry and computer science degree combining the study of matter with computing and data analysis methods. The curriculum covers inorganic, organic and physical chemistry alongside coding, machine learning and high-performance computing. Students complete a final-year project based in a research laboratory or addressing an external problem, with guidance from specialists in both computational chemistry and chemical sciences.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Chemistry and Mathematics IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry, and either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches) in Mathematics BTEC: DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma with Distinctions in five specified Chemistry units, plus A in A-level Mathematics (or equivalent) Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 121 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 295 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 38%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 34%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 290 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 78%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 18%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry with Computing at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £37,000 after 15 months, £48,000 after 3 years, £72,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £49,500 and £98,000. The £72,000 median after five years is £38,000 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry with Computing at University of Bristol do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Chemistry with Computing at University of Bristol?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Chemistry with Computing at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 171 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Chemistry with Computing at University of Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.