University of East London

Chemistry BSc (Hons)

University of East LondonStratford Campus, London

Course overview

This Royal Society of Chemistry-accredited chemistry degree was developed by experts from industry and academia to give you the chemistry-related skills that future employers need. There are core modules in analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry over all three years of the course. Extensive laboratory training and transferable skills, including logical reasoning, communication, presentation, and research skills, ensure you are career-ready, whatever you decide to do with your chemistry degree.

Optional modules include environmental and green chemistry to address issues such as climate change and sustainability; the application of computational chemistry and Artificial Intelligence; the use of medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery techniques to develop new medicines for unmet medical needs. Book for an open day

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry
  • Developed with industry and academic experts to meet employer needs
  • Core analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry in every year
  • Extensive laboratory training alongside communication and research skills
  • Options in environmental and green chemistry for sustainability challenges
  • Optional computational chemistry, AI, medicinal chemistry and drug discovery modules

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects including Grade B in Biology or Chemistry BTEC Extended Di…
  • BTEC: DDM — to include in Applied science or relevant (science based) subjec; BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma; at least Merit in relevant subjects
  • International Baccalaureate: 25 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Engagement Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • Hardship Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • International Scholarship

    Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).

    Up to £500
  • Postgraduate Alumni Discount

    If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs

Careers this course leads to

  • Analytical chemist
  • Research chemist
  • Medicinal chemist
  • Quality control chemist
  • Environmental chemist
  • Laboratory technician

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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