Chemistry BSc (Hons)
University of Bristol
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
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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 | £26500 | £32000 | £39500 |
25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £29500 | £25500 - £39500 | £30500 - £51000 |
All Chemistry courses of University of Bristol
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 |
All Chemistry courses in the UK
Course Description
Join a University ranked #1 in the UK for Chemistry research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (UK top ten for Chemistry, Guardian University Guide 2023).
Guided by world-class experts, you will discover how chemistry shapes the world around us and develop your knowledge to prepare you to tackle some of the worlds biggest problems, from climate change to drug discovery.
You will study fundamental concepts in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry and applications in areas such as analytical, environmental, materials and theoretical chemistry. You will develop your ability to design experiments, interpret results, and gain key skills through our chemistry-specific communications and mathematics units.
Careers-specific support is embedded into modules, including advice on preparing CVs, creating professional social media profiles, and researching companies and sectors. You can get advice and support in applying for internships, and practice interview and assessment centre skills to build your confidence.
Your chemistry degree will prepare you for a huge range of careers that include working in data science, financial services and consultancy as well as traditional routes into the chemical industry. Our alumni have established careers with a wide range of employers, including Teach First, GlaxoSmithKline, Deloitte LLP and HM Revenue and Customs.
Think Big bursaries of £3,000 are available to support first-year international undergraduate students in this subject area.
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 University of Bristol
20% | Customer service occupations |
15% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Media Professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
European Baccalaureate: 85% overall with 8.5 in Chemistry.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
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 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £29300 | year 1 |
International | £29300 | year 1 |
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 University of Bristol in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bristol in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #6
- #8
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #13
- #17
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #6
- #70
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- Chemistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #6
- #151
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- Chemistry
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
See all 37 university rankings of University of Bristol
About University of Bristol
The University of Bristol is a traditional red brick research university located in Bristol, England. This university does not have a campus that it designates as its main campus, but instead has a group of buildings in the city centre which is referred to as the “University precinct”. With six different faculties and 29 distinct schools, there is sure to be something of interest for almost any student at Bristol.
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Student composition of University of Bristol
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bristol by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22265
- postgraduates:
- 6860
- Total:
- 29125
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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 Huddersfield | 88% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £17600 | 119 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry with Cosmetic Science BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | - | - | - | £9250 | £24500 | - | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 95% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | 161 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Chemistry (with placement year) BSc (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 94% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £27250 | 154 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023