Kingston University

Chemistry BSc (Hons)

Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom

Course overview

Explore how the study of chemistry can contribute to positive changes in the world There are a wide range of facilities for practical work at our Penrhyn Road campus, where this course is based. You will have access to a modern environment with the latest equipment, including: our £9.8 million Eadweard Muybridge building with state-of the art laboratories specialist equipment, such as: gas and liquid chromatography electron microscopy spectrometers, including mass spectrometers, infrared spectrometers and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers nuclear science equipment thermal analysis x-ray diffractometers electrochemical analysis computing laboratories and a team of IT technicians to offer assistance In addition, you’ll be able to choose to work or study abroad and experience another culture, build your international network and gain global experience as part of your undergraduate degree. Pharmaceutical science, pharmacology and chemistry at Kingston University Join our pharmacology students as they show you their favourite pieces of lab equipment and guide you through Kingston University’s state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

Get an insider’s look at the tools and techniques used in industry to design medicines that work smarter with the human body. My time at Kingston University was massively enjoyable and a large part of that was down to the level of teaching and the lecturers at the University. The diverse range of teaching methods implemented at the University meant that all students were allowed to learn at their own pace and work to their strengths.

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Key highlights

  • Based at Penrhyn Road campus in the £9.8 million Eadweard Muybridge building
  • State-of-the-art laboratories with chromatography, electron microscopy and spectrometers
  • Access to NMR, mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction and thermal analysis equipment
  • Option to work or study abroad as part of the degree
  • Computing laboratories supported by a team of IT technicians
  • Diverse teaching methods let students learn at their own pace

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Qualifications needed for 2027 Open BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points A-levels, including Chemistry with a minimum of Grade C.
  • T-level: Merit — …Inorganic Chemistry" Unit 14 - "Applications of Organic Chemistry" 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 metr…
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics
  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — 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.
  • UCAS tariff points: 64 — BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year: 64 UCAS tariff points Please visit the Science Foundation Year course page for full entry requirement details.

Scholarships

  • Family Bursary

    The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • International Success Support Scholarship

    The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £2,500
  • Sanctuary Scholarships

Careers this course leads to

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

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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