Chemistry
About this course
BSc (Honours)/MChem in Chemistry. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods and Project Management. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Students may transfer to the MChem route, adding a fourth year of independent research, or undertake a sandwich placement year in industry.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 104-112 A level: BBC-BCC at A Level including grade C in Chemistry. BTEC: DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science with relevant chemistry modules (please include units on application).
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 25%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 47%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 4%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 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
- Applied Topics In Chemistry
- Core Concepts In Chemistry
- Demonstrating Professional Skills For Scientists
- Introducing Professional Skills For Scientists
- Principles Of Chemical Analysis
- Applications Of Analytical Science
- Applying Professional Skills For Scientists
- Developing Professional Skills For Scientists
- Inorganic, Physical And Materials Chemistry
- Organic And Biosynthetic Chemistry
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Advanced Chemical Synthesis
- Advanced Professional Skills For Scientists
- Chemistry For Future Global Challenges
- Research Project
- Advanced Analytical Science
- Applications Of Data Science
- Medicinal Chemistry And Drug Discovery
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Chemistry at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £37,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of Chemistry at Sheffield Hallam 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 Chemistry at Sheffield Hallam University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Chemistry at Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is Chemistry at Sheffield Hallam University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does Chemistry at Sheffield Hallam University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on Chemistry at Sheffield Hallam University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.