BSc Chemistry with Mathematics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry and Mathematics. Core topics include mathematical modelling, data analysis, statistics, programming, laboratory techniques and environmental analysis. The programme culminates in an independent research project where students select a topic across the chemical sciences, produce a scientific paper and defend their findings in an oral examination. An optional placement year provides practical experience in a professional setting.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABC/BBB in three A levels including C in Chemistry and B in Maths IB: 555 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Chemistry and 5 in Maths (Any), or 30 points including 5 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in Maths (any)
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 35%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 12%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematical Methods
- Practical and Professional Chemistry Skills
- Chemical Structure and Reactivity
- Chemistry Connections
- Chemistry Career Planning and Employability Skills
- Differential Equations and Multivariable Calculus
- Linear Differential Equations
- Chemical Characterisation and Transformations
- Practical and Professional Chemistry
- Environmental Analysis
- Complex Variable and Vector Calculus
- Structure and Function in Materials Chemistry
- Kinetics, Catalysis and Mechanism
- Non-linear Differential Equations
- Partial Differential Equations
- Independent Research Project
- Scientific Literature Review
- Chemical Analysis: Instrumentation and Evaluation
- Topics in Chemical Science
- Inorganic, Physical and Quantum Chemistry
- Semiconductors and Catalysts: Materials for Sustainability
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 6)
- Professional Experience in Education
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry with Mathematics at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £39,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry with Mathematics at Keele University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Chemistry with Mathematics at Keele University?
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 with Mathematics at Keele University?
The typical offer is ABC at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Chemistry with Mathematics at Keele University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.