Chemistry BSc (Hons)

Imperial College of Science

Engage with world-leading chemistry research on this three-year course, designed to help you develop an interconnected understanding of core chemistry concepts.

During your first two years, you'll examine fundamental topics across inorganic, organic, physical, analytical, synthetic and computational chemistry.

You'll also advance your practical skills through an extensive laboratory programme. Through this work, you'll learn to synthesise chemicals and study chemical systems using experimental measurements and computational models.

You'll receive training in measurement science, analytical chemistry and molecular modelling as you learn how to apply a large number of different experimental techniques.

The third year offers you the flexibility to select from a range of advanced chemistry topics, enabling you to follow your own interests at the frontiers of the discipline.

Your final year will include an introduction to emergent ‘industry 4.0’ approaches and technologies such as rapid prototyping, biohacking and machine learning.

You'll then apply your research skills from the course to a supervised independent project.

Teaching is primarily delivered at the South Kensington campus, and at state-of-the-art research facilities at our new Molecular Sciences Research Hub in White City.

Years one and two of our Chemistry degrees follow the same core course content, supplemented by optional modules designed to match your chosen course of study. This structure offers you the opportunity to transfer between Chemistry degrees at a later stage providing you have studied the appropriate optional subjects, and as such you should apply to only one degree within the Department of Chemistry. You may need to meet a certain academic standard to be eligible for placements in industry or abroad. If you are an international student, transferring to a different course could have an impact on your visa, but our International Student Support Team are here to help advise and support you.

Professional accreditation

This degree is professionally accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

This accreditation is internationally respected in an increasingly global industry and graduate market. It will allow you to demonstrate that you’ve completed a high-quality degree programme that was designed to meet the needs of both students and their future employers.

This BSc degrees partially satisfy the academic requirements for professional registration as a Chartered Chemist (CChem). Becoming a Chartered Chemist earns you an internationally recognised qualification which can enhance your career prospects and earning potential.

Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).