BSc Chemistry
Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027 BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points A-levels, including Chemistry with a minimum of Grade C. Alternatively, a BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Chemistry) with merits in the following units: Or a Merit in T-Level science, including a minimum of a B in the Core component and a merit in the Occupational Specialism, either in laboratory sciences or metrology sciences. GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or a recognised equivalent, is also required. Alternatively, we will consider a range of Level 3 qualifications, such as an Access Course in a relevant science subject. This will need to have been passed with 112 UCAS points, including 18 level 3 credits in Chemistry, with minimum of 9 L3 credits at Distinction and 9 L3 credits at Merit, and 15 level 3 credits in Biology at Merit. Applications from those who have undertaken a Science foundation year will also be considered. BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year: 64 UCAS tariff points Please visit the Science Foundation Year course page for full entry requirement details. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. For more details, check out our English Language Programmes . If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course spans three years and includes an individual final-year research project. Modules align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Modules
- Academic Skills for Molecular Sciences
- Chemical Foundations: From Atoms to Pharmaceuticals
- Chemical Frontiers: Quantum, Inorganic and Environmental Chemistry
- Essential Techniques in Chemical Synthesis and Analysis
- Aspects of Physical Chemistry
- Future Trends in Synthetic and Analytical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry: Trends, Coordination, and Structures
- Organic and Medicinal Chemistry
- Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry
- Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
- Sustainable Synthesis and Natural Products
- Project
- Future Skills Apply