Chemistry is often called the central science, connecting mathematics, physics, biology and medicine.
Alfred Nobel invented dynamite. Marie Curie pioneered research on radioactivity. And Alice Ball developed the first successful treatment for leprosy. What will you discover?
From minimising the environmental impact of chemical processes to developing durable materials for medicine, chemistry is driving some of today’s most exciting innovations. As a BSc Chemistry student, you’ll join a passionate community eager to tackle global challenges and make a real difference in society.
Spectroscopy, quantum chemistry, and organic synthesis – these are just some of the modules you can study. You’ll thrive as you put knowledge into action in our modern facilities. Including our state-of-the-art laboratory and analytical suite.
We’re at the forefront of research and teaching. Globally recognised and multi award-winning. Our course is also accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, giving you the confidence that your education is high quality.
Employability is important to us. We work closely with the careers team and regularly invite successful industry speakers. We also offer the opportunity for you to become a school rep, outreach ambassador, and join our chemistry society.
Shape your own future with flexible options: add a year in industry, study abroad, or extend your studies to graduate with an MSci.
Join us and be part of the next generation of chemists making a lasting impact on the world.
This programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, giving graduates Associate Member status.
Year 1
Essential Skills for Chemists
Foundations of Practical Chemistry
Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Semester A
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Semester B
Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
Fundamentals of Spectroscopy
States of Matter and Analytical Chemistry
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Each module is assessed through theory examinations and coursework.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Queen Mary University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirementshttps://www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/englishlanguagerequirements/undergraduate-and-postgraduate-programmes/
Our standard contextual offer: Grades BBB including B in Chemistry at A-Level.
Our enhanced contextual offer: Grades BBC including B in Chemistry at A-Level.
Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.
More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page below.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
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