BSc Chemistry
About this course
BSc in Chemistry, a chemistry degree centred on core chemical principles and laboratory techniques. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, and Statistics. This three-year course covers fundamental and advanced chemistry with opportunities to select optional modules in related scientific disciplines. The first year establishes core knowledge through Chemical Foundations, Chemical Skills, Basic Organic Chemistry, Basic Physical Chemistry, and Basic Inorganic Chemistry. The second year expands into deeper study via Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry alongside optional topics like Data Analytics for Chemistry and Introduction to Programming. The third year concludes the curriculum with Advanced Topics in Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry, Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry, and Research Skills for Chemists. Students may also tailor their studies through various optional modules such as Scientific Programming for Chemists, Concepts in Computational Chemistry, and Principles of Drug Design.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Physics and Mathematics required. Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Psychology preferred as third subject.) IB: 38 points (A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 6 in one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics, with no higher level score below 5. For Mathematics, the course will accept either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level. Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Psychology preferred as third subject.)
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What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 16%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 60%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- A degree: 5%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Chemical Foundations
- Chemical Skills
- Basic Organic Chemistry
- Basic Physical Chemistry
- Basic Inorganic Chemistry
- Quantitative Chemistry
- Physics for Chemistry
- Mathematics for Science 1
- Mathematics for Science 2
- Introductory Statistical Methods and Computing
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Organic Reaction Mechanisms
- Chemical Dynamics
- Data Analytics for Chemistry
- Chemistry and the Environment
- Characterisation of Inorganic Molecules and Solids
- Introduction to Programming
- Advanced Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
- Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry
- Research Skills for Chemists
- Synthesis and Characterisation Techniques in Chemistry
- Instrumental and Computational Techniques in Chemistry
- Synthetic Chemistry and Instrumentation
- Concepts in Computational Chemistry
- Principles of Drug Design
- Scientific Programming for Chemists
- Symmetry and Spectroscopy
- Inorganic Materials in Energy Applications
- Modern Industrial Chemistry
- Chemistry at the Nanoscale
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry at University College London earn?
The median salary is £34,500 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £62,000. The £43,500 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry at University College London 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 College London?
85% 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 College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
Is BSc Chemistry at University College London 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 University College London?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.