Chemistry BSc (Hons)
Aston University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Chemistry courses of Aston University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Chemistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemistry at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £23500 | £25500 |
25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £26500 | £19500 - £30500 | £22500 - £37000 |
All Chemistry courses of Aston University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26087 | £25084 | £30411 |
25-75 percentile range | £23037 - £30143 | £20483 - £31674 | £24333 - £37866 |
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Course Description
Our BSc Chemistry course is offered as either a three or four year course with integrated placement year. It emphasises the commercial as well as industrial application of chemistry. We aim to expand your fundamental chemical knowledge, refine your professional, scientific and technical skills and to develop your personal, communication and management skills.
This course caters for the needs of ‘pure’ chemists whilst providing the opportunity to explore the industrial, pharmaceutical, technological and commercial dimensions of chemistry. Business and other specialist topics are built into our courses enabling you to develop valuable management skills. You share your first year with chemical engineers, to gain a deeper insight into industrial processes.
The broad grounding in the principles of chemistry will prepare you to enter research, development or production in the chemical industry or to undertake postgraduate research or teaching certificates. Alternatively you may pursue a career in areas as diverse as commerce, administration, accounting, banking or the civil service.
Ultimately you will be equipped for a successful career in chemistry, the chemical industries or a vast range of alternative scientific, business and professional occupations such as teaching.
Key course benefits:
- Our Chemistry courses achieved 100% student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2022)
- Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Course Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide League Tables, 2023)
- Internationally recognised for research
- Our optional placement year offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and set your studies in the context of a working environment, designed to boost your future employment prospects.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Chemistry BSc (Hons) at Aston University
20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
20% | Customer service occupations |
20% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Nursing Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Engineering professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Chemistry BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £21100 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For Sandwich courses the placement fee is £1250 for Home/UK students and £2,500 for International students.
* Please note that the tuition fees stated are for 2024 entry
***The United Kingdom government has confirmed that European Union (EU), other European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals commencing academic courses in England from August 2021 will no longer be eligible for home fee status. ^^Tuition fees for students are reviewed annually and may increase in subsequent years in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI) to take account of the University’s increased costs of delivering the Programme. Any such increase shall always be in accordance with the law.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Aston University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Aston University in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #10
- #14
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #26
- #33
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 26 university rankings of Aston University
About Aston University
Aston University was established in 1895 in Birmingham, England. With students from over 120 countries, Aston University is proud to call itself a safe and welcoming campus for international students. As a publicly funded research university, students enrolled on all courses enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including robotics labs and laser cutting workshops. With a strong academic reputation around the world, applicants can expect to graduate as formidable experts in their chosen fields.
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Student composition of Aston University
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Total number of students enrolled at Aston University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12005
- postgraduates:
- 2785
- Total:
- 14790
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Chemistry with Foundation Year MChem | University of Southampton | - | - | - | £9250 | £23620 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry BSc (Hons) | University College London | 73% | 0% | 2% | £9250 | £35000 | 170 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry BSc (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 94% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £27250 | 154 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | 79% | 3% | 0% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 134 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry with Foundation BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 80% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £24500 | 115 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry with a Placement year Abroad BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | 79% | 3% | 3% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 154 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry BSc (Hons) | University of Kent | 75% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £21900 | 114 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry BSc (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 93% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | 199 | St Andrews | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry BSc (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 88% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £17600 | 119 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry BSc (Hons) | Heriot-Watt University | - | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £24048 | 172 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023