University of Huddersfield

Chemistry (Top-up) BSc(Hons)

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

Make Huddersfield your choice for completing your Chemistry BSc(Hons) and you’ll be joining a department with a long and illustrious history. Our teaching and research in Chemistry dates back to the 1840s, when we were a centre for colour chemistry, supporting the textile and dyeing industries in the area. In Chemistry, we ranked fifth in the country for academic support as well as being top 10 for assessment and feedback and teaching on my course in the 2025 National Student Survey.

The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with courses in this subject area are Data Analysts, Graduate Managers, Health and Safety Officers, Environmental Consultants and Operations Coordinators.* *Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduates.

Key highlights

  • Chemistry teaching and research dating back to the 1840s
  • Department historically a centre for colour chemistry supporting textile industries
  • Ranked fifth nationally for academic support in 2025 National Student Survey
  • Top 10 for assessment, feedback and teaching in 2025 NSS
  • Completes an honours degree for HND or DipHE Chemistry holders

Entry requirements

  • Additional condition: minimum_age — 18+ · …(equivalent of 120 F-level and 120 I-level credits) and they will be at least 18 years of age by 31st December of the year of entry.
  • GCSE: B — to include English

Scholarships

  • Merit-based Scholarships

    At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Careers this course leads to

  • Data Analyst
  • Graduate Manager
  • Health and Safety Officer
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Operations Coordinator

Cost of study

International: £17,600

Admission

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