BSc Chemistry
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Data Analysis, Programming, Statistics, Research Methods, and Project Management. A final-year independent project is completed alongside advanced modules. An optional placement year provides industry experience, and the course ranked number one for student satisfaction with teaching and feedback in the Guardian Best Universities Guide 2025.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade 4/C or above. A level: A typical offer will be 104 points from a minimum of two A levels to include at least a D in Chemistry. BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM – science related including Chemistry units. BTEC National Diploma modules: If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access courses: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 33 credits at merit and/or distinction, to include at least 15 credits in chemistry and the remaining in science-related subjects. T level: Merit: Science pathway, which must include Laboratory Sciences as the occupational specialism. International Baccalaureate: 26 overall to include grade 4 at higher level chemistry. English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4 Standard Level = 5
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 98%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 13%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 55%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 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, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement
- Practice of Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Approaches to Data Analysis
- Analytical Environmental Technologies
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Practical Environmental Chemistry
- Placement Preparation
- Career Catalyst: Pathways to Professional Success
- The Art of Experimentation
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Physical Chemistry
- Frontiers in Analytical Science
- Independent Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £38,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry at University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth?
100% 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 Plymouth?
The typical offer is A at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Chemistry at University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Chemistry at University of Plymouth?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.