University of Plymouth

BSc (Hons) Chemistry

University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our chemistry course places problem solving, communication, and project management at the core of what we do, equipping you with the skills to stand out in the workplace.

Key highlights

  • Problem solving, communication and project management at the course's core
  • Skills designed to help you stand out in the workplace
  • Optional placement available alongside the three-year degree

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104 — Our typical offer 104 UCAS points You may be eligible for a contextual offer Contextual offers: Typically, the contextual offer for this course is 8 points below the advertised tariff .
  • GCSE: 4/C or above — to include Mathematics, English
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — with 33 credits at merit and/or distinction, to include at least 15 credits in chemistry and the remaining in science-related subjects
  • T-level: Merit — T level Merit: Science pathway, which must include Laboratory Sciences as the occupational specialism.
  • International Baccalaureate: 26 — overall to include grade 4 at higher

Scholarships

  • Early Payment Discount

    In addition to any scholarship students may be eligible for, we are offering students a £500 discount off the first year’s tuition fees.

    Up to £500
  • International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    Students will receive £4,000 off tuition fees in their first year of study, £1,000 off tuition fees in the second year and £1,000 off in the final year of study

Careers this course leads to

  • Analytical chemist
  • Research chemist
  • Laboratory technician
  • Quality control chemist
  • Formulation chemist
  • Environmental scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,200 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 Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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