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- Make note of the Queen Mary institution code: Q50
- Make note of your chosen course UCAS code:
Chemistry
F100 — BSc (Hons)
9A32 — BSc (Hons) with Year in Industry/Research
F10Y — BSc (Hons) with Year Abroad
F103 — MSci (Hons)
F13Y — MSci (Hons) with Year Abroad
- Click on the link below: Apply on UCAS
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5 study options
Chemistry BSc (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BSc (Hons)
- Duration
- 3 years
- Start
- September 2019
- UCAS code
- F100
- Institution code
- Q50
- Typical A-Level offer
- Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Chemistry.
Full entry requirements - UK/EU fees
- £9,250
- International fees
- £20,850
Funding information
Paying your fees
Chemistry with Year in Industry/Research BSc (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BSc (Hons)
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start
- September 2019
- UCAS code
- 9A32
- Institution code
- Q50
- Typical A-Level offer
- Grades AAB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Chemistry.
Full entry requirements - UK/EU fees
- £9,250
- International fees
- £20,850
Funding information
Paying your fees
Chemistry with Year Abroad BSc (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BSc (Hons)
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start
- September 2019
- UCAS code
- F10Y
- Institution code
- Q50
- Typical A-Level offer
- Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Chemistry.
Full entry requirements - UK/EU fees
- £9,250
- International fees
- £20,850
Funding information
Paying your fees
Chemistry MSci (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- MSci (Hons)
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start
- September 2019
- UCAS code
- F103
- Institution code
- Q50
- Typical A-Level offer
- Grades AAB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Chemistry.
Full entry requirements - UK/EU fees
- £9,250
- International fees
- £20,850
Funding information
Paying your fees
Chemistry with Year Abroad MSci (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- MSci (Hons)
- Duration
- 5 years
- Start
- September 2019
- UCAS code
- F13Y
- Institution code
- Q50
- Typical A-Level offer
- Grades AAB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Chemistry.
Full entry requirements - UK/EU fees
- £9,250
- International fees
- £20,850
Funding information
Paying your fees
Overview
Chemistry is often called the central science, connecting mathematics, physics, biology and medicine.
Queen Mary offers highly regarded training in both theoretical and practical chemistry. You’ll develop an advanced scientific understanding of the physical and chemical properties of matter, including the nature of atoms and molecules, their structure and composition, their reactions and the ways they are used in products and materials.
In your first year you’ll study the fundamentals of organic and inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy and states of matter. Later you’ll study physical and quantum chemistry, computational chemistry and organic synthesis.
Chemistry is a practical subject and you’ll develop advanced skills through frequent lab work. During your final year you’ll conduct your own research project, either laboratory- or literature-based.
Choose your own pathway through this degree — add a year in industry or studying abroad, or carry out an additional year of advanced study to graduate with an MSci.
Professional recognition
This programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, giving graduates Associate Member status.
Undergraduate Open Days
Friday 21 & Saturday 22 June
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Structure
You can complete your Chemistry degree in three, four or five years.
If you are a BSc student and choose to do a year in industry or study abroad, this will take place in Year 3, and the Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4. If you are an MSci student and choose to study abroad, this will take place in Year 4, and the Year 4 modules will be studied in Year 5.
Year 1
- Essential Skills for Chemists
- Foundations of Practical Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry I
- Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry II
- Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Spectroscopy
- States of Matter and Analytical Chemistry
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 2
- Applied Spectroscopy
- Physical and Quantum Chemistry I
- Physical and Quantum Chemistry II
- Practical Chemistry
- Solid State and Inorganic Chemistry I
- Solid State and Inorganic Chemistry II
- Structure and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry I
- Structure and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry II
Choose one from
- Engaging the Public in Science
- Introduction to Scientific Programming
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 3
Compulsory
- Advanced Practical Chemistry
- Organic Synthesis
- Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
- Topics in Physical Chemistry
Choose from
- Chemistry Investigative Project
- Chemistry Research Project
Choose one from
- Advanced Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
- Bioorganic Chemistry
- Computational Chemistry
- Topics in Biological Chemistry
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 4
MSci students only
Compulsory
- Chemistry MSci Research Project
- Professional Skills for Chemists
Choose from
- Advanced Biological Chemistry
- Advanced Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
- Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Study options
Apply for this degree with any of the following options. Take care to use the correct UCAS code - it may not be possible to change your selection later.
Year in industry
Want to pick up some solid work experience while practising your skills in a real-world laboratory? Apply for our Chemistry BSc with a Year in Industry/Research. Some of our students have been awarded highly prestigious work placements with UK and international pharmaceutical companies. During your second year you will identify and apply for a placement opportunity, with one on one support provided by your adviser. If successful, you'll spend your third year working in the pharmaceutical industry or carrying out an extended research project.
Please note that placements are highly competitive and awarded based on your application, academic track record and performance at interview. Should you not succeed in securing a placement, you'll transfer onto our BSc programme and complete your third year at Queen Mary.
MSci
Apply for our Chemistry MSci to spend an extra year undertaking an extended research project and studying advanced modules. Consider this option if you’re interested in a career in academic or industrial research.
Year abroad
Go global and study abroad as part of your degree – apply for our Chemistry BSc or MSci with a Year Abroad. Queen Mary has links with universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia (partnerships vary for each degree programme).
Find out more about study abroad opportunities at Queen Mary and what the progression requirements are.
You can do either a year in industry or a year abroad – you cannot combine these options.
I really enjoy the practical, problem-solving aspect of the course – how we are taught the skills to solve a problem, rather than just memorising endless facts and information. I feel this is good training for helping me tackle real problems in the workplace. Having a degree from a well-established university will be an invaluable asset.
Teaching
Teaching and learning
We use a mixture of teaching styles – lectures, tutorials, classroom activities and laboratory work. A typical weekly workload would be eight lectures and nine to 12 hours of practical laboratories or workshops.
Outside of classes, you’ll need to spend 18 to 20 hours per week preparing, writing up and reading.
Assessment
Each module is assessed through theory examinations (typically accounting for 75 to 80 per cent of the final mark) and coursework.
Resources and facilities
The School offers excellent on-campus resources to aid your studies, including:
- newly refurbished lecture theatres
- up-to-date IT facilities
- modern, well-equipped labs.
Entry requirements
Chemistry - BSc (Hons)
| A-Level | Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Chemistry. |
| IB | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 34 points overall, including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Chemistry at Higher Level. |
| BTEC | BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. |
| Access HE | We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a science discipline e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis, and we may request an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. |
| GCSE | Minimum five GCSE passes including English and Maths at grade C or 4. |
| EPQ | Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. |
| Contextualised admissions | We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages. |
Chemistry with Year in Industry/Research - BSc (Hons)
| A-Level | Grades AAB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Chemistry. |
| IB | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 35 points overall, including 6,6,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Chemistry at Higher Level. |
| BTEC | BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. |
| Access HE | We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a science discipline e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis, and we may request an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. |
| GCSE | Minimum five GCSE passes including English and Maths at grade C or 4. |
| EPQ | Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. |
| Contextualised admissions | We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages. |
Chemistry with Year Abroad - BSc (Hons)
| A-Level | Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Chemistry. |
| IB | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 34 points overall, including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Chemistry at Higher Level. |
| BTEC | BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. |
| Access HE | We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a science discipline e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis, and we may request an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. |
| GCSE | Minimum five GCSE passes including English and Maths at grade C or 4. |
| EPQ | Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. |
| Contextualised admissions | We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages. |
Chemistry - MSci (Hons)
| A-Level | Grades AAB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Chemistry. |
| IB | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 35 points overall, including 6,6,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Chemistry at Higher Level. |
| BTEC | BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. |
| Access HE | We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a science discipline e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis, and we may request an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. |
| GCSE | Minimum five GCSE passes including English and Maths at grade C or 4. |
| EPQ | Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. |
| Contextualised admissions | We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages. |
Chemistry with Year Abroad - MSci (Hons)
| A-Level | Grades AAB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Chemistry. |
| IB | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 35 points overall, including 6,6,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Chemistry at Higher Level. |
| BTEC | BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. |
| Access HE | We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a science discipline e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis, and we may request an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. |
| GCSE | Minimum five GCSE passes including English and Maths at grade C or 4. |
| EPQ | Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. |
| Contextualised admissions | We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages. |
Non-UK students
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit International Admissions for full details.
If your qualifications are not accepted for direct entry onto this degree, consider applying for a foundation programme.
English language
Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.
You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.
Further information
See our general undergraduate entry requirements.
Funding
Loans and grants
UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.
Scholarships and bursaries
Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduates.
Scholarships are available for home, EU and international students. Specific funding is also available for students from the local area. International students may be eligible for a fee reduction. We offer means-tested funding, as well as subject-specific funding for many degrees.
Find out what scholarships and bursaries are available to you.
Support from Queen Mary
We offer specialist support on all financial and welfare issues through our Advice and Counselling Service, which you can access as soon as you have applied for a place at Queen Mary.
Take a look at our Student Advice Guides which cover ways to finance your degree, including:
- additional sources of funding
- planning your budget and cutting costs
- part-time and vacation work
- money for lone parents.
Careers
As well as being equipped for a career in the chemical industry – one of the UK’s largest – chemistry graduates are highly rated by business and finance employers for their data-handling and analytical skills.
94 per cent of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduation, with 76 per cent working at graduate level (DLHE 2015).
Recent Chemistry graduates have been hired by:
- Hammersmith Medicines Research
- Mitie
- Starna Scientific
- Zeta Analytical.
Career support
The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences has a careers consultant, who can offer specialist advice and organise subject-specific events. We also have a dedicated internships coordinator.
The Queen Mary careers team can also offer:
- specialist advice on choosing a career path
- support with finding work experience, internships and graduate jobs
- feedback on CVs, cover letters and application forms
- interview coaching.
Learn more about career support and development at Queen Mary.
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About the School
The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences is a large and dynamic school with strong links to industry. We offer a stimulating and supportive learning experience.
You’ll experience inspirational teaching from high-calibre staff who are leaders in their field. According to the Research Excellence Framework, 87 per cent of our chemistry and 82 per cent of our biology research is either world-leading or internationally excellent. You’ll stay up to date with weekly departmental seminars on new research findings.
Thanks to our close teaching and research links, students have special opportunities for original investigative work with the Natural History Museum, ZSL London Zoo, Forest Enterprise and University of London’s Marine Biological Station at Millport in Scotland.
Contact us
School of Biological and Chemical Sciences
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3321/3364
Email: sbcs-admissions@qmul.ac.uk
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