BSc Chemistry
About this course
BSc Hons in Chemistry, a chemistry degree exploring the composition, structure and properties of substances. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques. The three-year course features a major research project in the final year and includes opportunities to transfer to an MChem programme based on academic performance. The first year covers the foundations through Fundamentals of Chemistry A, Fundamentals of Chemistry B, Introduction to Practical Chemistry, and Principles of Physics and Sustainability for Chemistry. The second year progresses to Principles of Chemical Structure Determination, Practical and Skills in Chemistry A, Practical and Skills in Chemistry B, and Inorganic and Materials Chemistry. The final year involves Physical Chemistry of Complex Systems, Advanced Practical Skills in Chemistry, Strategies in Chemical Synthesis, and Chemistry Project and Skills. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as spectroscopy, materials, and organic chemistry through choices like Techniques for Chemical and Electronic Structure Elucidation, Applications of Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, and Medicinal and Biological Applications of Organic Chemistry.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. This should include Chemistry and one other science subject from: Biology, Computing, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. IB: 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 6 in a further HL science subject
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 60%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 10%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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
- Fundamentals of Chemistry A
- Fundamentals of Chemistry B
- Introduction to Practical Chemistry
- Principles of Physics and Sustainability for Chemistry
- Professional and Research Skills in Chemistry
- Molecules to Cells
- Principles of Chemical Structure Determination
- Practical and Skills in Chemistry A
- Practical and Skills in Chemistry B
- Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Concepts in Physical Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry of Complex Systems
- Advanced Practical Skills in Chemistry
- Strategies in Chemical Synthesis
- Chemistry Project and Skills
- Techniques for Chemical and Electronic Structure Elucidation
- Applications of Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
- Medicinal and Biological Applications of Organic Chemistry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £36,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry at Lancaster 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 at Lancaster University?
95% 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 Lancaster University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is BSc Chemistry at Lancaster University 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 Lancaster University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.