Chemistry and Mathematics BSc (Hons)
University of Keele
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 | £23000 | £22500 | £27000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20500 - £25000 | £18500 - £27000 | £22500 - £30000 |
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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 | £27374 | £27035 | £33164 |
25-75 percentile range | £23948 - £32568 | £21651 - £34797 | £25318 - £43606 |
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Course Description
Identify solutions to some of today's global challenges and help make a difference to the world. From saving habitats and programming in Python to contributing to medical advances and interpreting medical trials - you will study a carefully crafted curriculum that will arm you with a skill set flexible enough to pursue a wide variety of careers.
Why choose this course?
- Top 10 in England for Mathematics (National Student Survey, 2021)
- Professional accreditation pathway in Chemistry is available
- Engage with award-winning academics who are known nationally for their innovation in teaching
- Use a wide variety of research-grade chemistry equipment in Keele's state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories
- Enhance your employability by choosing to spend a year working in industry
Studying our Chemistry and Mathematics BSc gives you the opportunity to explore two fascinating subjects. From the technology we use to how we treat illnesses, chemistry is essential to our modern life and offers a wide variety of career opportunities in many fields from pharmaceuticals and food technology to forensics and teaching. The course will provide you with the fundamentals of chemistry and plenty of practical experience in settings such as Keele's state-of-the-art laboratories. Mathematics can be related to almost every aspect of the world we live in. This is why our curriculum is carefully designed to ensure you have a solid grasp of the fundamentals of the discipline, so you can apply these principles to the real world. You will also have the opportunity to align your degree to your career aspirations and interests by choosing from a variety of optional modules on the course.
In between years two and three of your studies you can choose to spend a year studying abroad. This exciting opportunity enables you to experience different cultural perspectives and to establish international networks. It also shows you have the personal attributes to embrace new experiences which can enhance your employability. We offer exchange opportunities with a wide variety of partner institutions.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
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 and Mathematics BSc (Hons) at University of Keele
35% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
20% | Secretarial and related occupations |
15% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Customer service occupations |
0% | Caring personal services |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
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 Keele in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Keele in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #20
- #25
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #28
- #34
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of University of Keele
About University of Keele
Established in 1949, Keele University is located in the rural setting of the large town of Newcastle under Lyme. The university’s facilities are all within walking distance from the centre of campus, including Union Square where students can find a Pharmacy, the Library, and even a student Post Office. Students can choose between an impressive selection of courses at both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate level, as well as between five different modern and spacious residence halls.
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Student composition of University of Keele
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Keele by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 8360
- postgraduates:
- 1545
- Total:
- 9905
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 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
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023