BSc Chemistry
About this course
BSc in Chemistry is a chemistry degree centered on the study of matter, chemical reactions, and molecular properties. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Teaching takes place at the South Kensington Campus and the Molecular Sciences Research Hub in White City, incorporating an independent research project in the final year. The first year covers foundational concepts through Language of Chemistry, Structure and Bonding: Atomic Structure to Molecular Orbitals, Introduction to Spectroscopy, and Reactivity at Carbon Centres. The second year progresses to advanced chemical systems with Electronic States and Bonding, Analysis of Molecules, Materials and Mixtures, Solids, Liquids and Interfaces, and Control and Selectivity in Molecular Synthesis. The third year involves specialized study through Advanced Chemistry Topics 1, Advanced Chemistry Topics 2, and Practical Chemistry 3 for BSc Chemistry.
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Entry requirements
AAA -- to include: A in Chemistry; A in Mathematics; A in a third subject (Biology, Physics and Further Maths are preferred) (A-levels), 38 points -- to include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level; 6 in Mathematics at higher level; 6 in a third subject at higher level (Biology, Economics or Physics are preferred) (International Baccalaureate)
Typical offer
A*AA (three A-levels) (A-levels), 39–40 points (International Baccalaureate)
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Chemistry (F100) at Imperial College London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 62%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 11%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- i-Engage
- Language of Chemistry
- Structure and Bonding: Atomic Structure to Molecular Orbitals
- Introduction to Spectroscopy
- Reactivity at Carbon Centres
- The Reaction Toolkit: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
- Chemistry of the Elements: Hydrogen to Uranium
- Practical Chemistry 1
- Mathematics and Physics 1
- Medicinal Chemistry 1
- Imperial Horizons
- i-Engage 2
- Electronic States and Bonding
- Analysis of Molecules, Materials and Mixtures
- Solids, Liquids and Interfaces
- Chemistry of Molecular Systems
- Macromolecules and Materials
- Control and Selectivity in Molecular Synthesis
- Practical Chemistry 2
- Mathematics and Physics 2
- Medicinal Chemistry 2
- Imperial Horizons
- BPES
- Advanced Chemistry Topics 1
- Advanced Chemistry Topics 2
- Practical Chemistry 3 for BSc Chemistry
- I-Explore
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry at Imperial College London earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £49,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,500 and £71,000. The £49,500 median after five years is £15,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry at Imperial College London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Chemistry at Imperial College London?
88% 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 Imperial College London?
The minimum entry standard is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The typical offer is A*AA (three A-levels) at A level. The average entrant had 203 UCAS points.
Is BSc Chemistry at Imperial College London 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 Imperial College London?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.