BSc Chemistry
About this course
BSc in Chemistry, a chemistry degree exploring physical, organic and inorganic chemistry through a research-enriched teaching context. The programme includes integrated laboratory facilities situated in London and provides the option to transfer to a Year in industry programme or related degree pathways. Students can also explore transfer opportunities to the Chemistry MSci or Chemistry with Biomedicine degree subject to meeting specific academic requirements.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Chemistry, and grade A in one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics or Biology. Must include grade A in Chemistry, and grade A in one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics or Biology.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Chemistry (F100) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 75%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
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 at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £50,500. The £37,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry at King's College London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Chemistry at King's College London?
93% 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 King's College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
Does BSc Chemistry at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Chemistry at King's College London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.