BSc Chemistry
About this course
BSc in Chemistry, a chemistry degree centred on the fundamental concepts of the field and practical laboratory experience. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and includes options for industrial work placement, study abroad, or transferring to an integrated Masters at the end of the second year. The first year establishes core foundations through compulsory modules such as Introduction to Modern Chemistry, Chemistry and Chemists for a Sustainable Future, Introduction to Practical Chemistry and Research Skills, and Chemistry in Action: Atoms, Molecules, Matter. The second year progresses into advanced laboratory techniques and theoretical concepts via Organic Chemistry: Structure, Reactions and the Science of Life, Molecules, Energy, Quanta and Change, Practical, Professional and Research Skills for Chemists, and Chemistry of Materials: What They Are and How We Know. The final year involves practical investigations and a compulsory BSc Research Project, complemented by optional modules covering areas such as Extended Topics in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, Big Data, Big Science, and Chemistry into Schools.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB BTEC: D*DD with a significant number of Chemical and Scientific Modules. IB: 6,6,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry.
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What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 36%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 13%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- safely handle reagents/solvents and manipulate laboratory apparatus
- synthesize inorganic and organic molecules of straightforward structural complexity
- determine structure using spectroscopic data such as infrared (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
- record data and physical measurements and comment on their precision and accuracy
- use PC-based spreadsheets, graphics and word-processing packages to manipulate and plot data and to prepare reports
- Introduction to Modern Chemistry
- Chemistry and Chemists for a Sustainable Future
- Introduction to Practical Chemistry and Research Skills
- Chemistry in Action: Atoms, Molecules, Matter
- Fundamental Organic Chemistry for Biology and Synthesis
- Chemistry of the Material World
- Maths for Scientists
- Organic Chemistry: Structure, Reactions and the Science of Life
- Molecules, Energy, Quanta and Change
- Practical, Professional and Research Skills for Chemists
- Chemistry of Materials: What They Are and How We Know
- Organometallics: From Bonding to Catalysis
- Molecular Signatures: Spectroscopy and Chromatography
- Specialisms in Chemical Science
- HPLC analysis of foods and cosmetics
- Optimisation of a Ag/Au nanoparticle catalysed reduction reaction using a liquid handling robot
- Build your own Spectrometer
- Investigating the oxidative chemistry and secondary pollutant production in London using a detailed atmospheric chemistry model
- Thermodynamics of the Double Helix
- Adsorptive Properties of Graphene-Oxide/Metal-Oxide Hybrids
- Improving Reaction Efficiency through Continuous Flow Processing
- The efficacy of exam questions in chemistry
- BSc Research Project –
- Extended Topics in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
- Extended Topics in Organic, Bioorganic and Interdisciplinary Chemistry
- Extended Topics in Physical, Theoretical and Environmental Chemistry
- Chemistry in the Real World
- Big Data, Big Science
- Ethical Issues in Chemistry
- Chemistry into Schools
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £45,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry at University of Leeds do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Chemistry at University of Leeds?
89% 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 University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Is BSc Chemistry at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does BSc Chemistry at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Chemistry at University of Leeds?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.