BSc Chemistry
About this course
BSc in Chemistry, covering analytical, physical, organic, inorganic, and solid-state chemistry over three years. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. Optional modules span green and sustainable chemistry, drug development, catalysis, and biosynthesis. A placement year abroad or in industry can be added at the end of the first year, subject to academic achievement.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (B in Chemistry)
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Chemistry (F100) at Cardiff University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 14%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 24%
- Wales: 29%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- A degree: 1%
- Other qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Modules
- Foundations of Physical Chemistry
- Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry
- Foundations of Organic Chemistry
- Introduction to University Chemistry
- Year 1 Chemistry Foundation Practical
- Mathematical Methods for Chemistry
- Introduction to Drug Development
- Introduction to Green and Sustainable Chemistry
- Further Physical Chemistry
- Structure, bonding and reactivity in compounds of the p and d-block elements
- Further Organic and Biological Chemistry
- Communicating Chemistry: Key skills for chemists
- Introduction to the chemistry of life
- Applications of Molecular Spectroscopy
- Further Chemistry Laboratories
- Training in Research Methods
- Advanced Organometallic and Coordination Chemistry
- Quantum and Statistical Mechanics of Molecules and Solids
- Strategies in Organic and Biological Chemistry
- Project
- Advanced Spectroscopy and Diffraction
- Heterogeneous Catalysis
- Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry
- Homogeneous Catalysis
- Engineering Biosynthesis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £41,000. The £34,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry at Cardiff University 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 Cardiff University?
91% 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 Cardiff University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Is BSc Chemistry at Cardiff University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
How many students continue on BSc Chemistry at Cardiff University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.