BSc Chemistry, /
About this course
BSc in Chemistry, providing a foundation in the chemical sciences. The programme includes hands-on laboratory experience from the first year, covering safe working practices and data analysis. Students practise presenting ideas and writing reports using scientific conventions. The course concludes with a Chemistry Project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BCC to include A Level Chemistry and grade B/6 in GCSE Maths IB: 32 to include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Chemistry and "Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches" or 32 overall with 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level in Chemistry and 5 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level "Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation"
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 45%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Other Health Professionals: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 8%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 24%
- Wales: 26%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Modules
- Chemical Thinking
- Structure and Bonding 1
- Chemical Reactions 1
- Chemical Practice
- Structure and Bonding 2
- Chemical Reactions 2
- Further Inorganic Chemistry
- Further Physical Chemistry
- Further Organic Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biological and Medicinal Chemistry
- Computational and Theoretical Chemistry
- Advanced Topics in Organic, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry
- Advanced Topics in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
- Advanced Topics in Physical, Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry
- Chemistry Project
- Integrated Topics in Chemistry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry, / at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £38,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry, / at Swansea University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Chemistry, / at Swansea University?
94% 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 Swansea University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Is BSc Chemistry, / at Swansea University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
How many students continue on BSc Chemistry, / at Swansea University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.