BSc Chemistry
About this course
BSc in Chemistry, a chemistry degree exploring the central role of chemical science in addressing global challenges. The curriculum builds experimental skills and theoretical knowledge across core branches of modern chemistry through extensive laboratory work and flexible study options. Students can transfer between degree programmes to include industrial placements or study abroad opportunities.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB to include Chemistry and one of the following: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Geology, Statistics, Electronics or Computer Science. IB: 34 to include 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in a second science subject at Higher Level (either Biology, Physics, Mathematics 'Analysis and Approaches', Mathematics 'Applications and Interpretation', or Computer Science).
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Chemistry (F100) at the University of Warwick for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 30%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £53,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry at University of Warwick do next?
90% 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 Warwick?
93% 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 Warwick?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is BSc Chemistry at University of Warwick 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 Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Chemistry at University of Warwick?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.