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Chemistry with Study Abroad in a Modern Language
- Msci (Hon)
- 4 Years
- Full-time with time abroad
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Join a University ranked first in the UK for Chemistry research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (UK top ten for Chemistry, Complete University Guide 2025).
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 world's biggest problems, from climate change to drug discovery.
Our MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad in a Modern Language course is suited to you if you want to deepen your understanding of the subject and broaden your experience by studying chemistry in a foreign language during your third year.
You will spend your third year at a university in Europe and will be taught and assessed in the language of your host university. We currently have exchange links with universities in Germany, France, Switzerland and Spain. To find out more about studying abroad, visit the Centre for Study Abroad.
Our students have used their final year projects to work on vital challenges in chemistry: they have helped to discover new catalysts that have the potential to reduce the environmental impacts of major chemical processes, identified and measured the sources of pollutants in our atmosphere, and engaged in organic chemistry projects related to drug discovery.
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.
Our Chemistry with Study Abroad in a Modern Language MSci is accredited by RSC.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chemistry, Royal Society of
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Msci (Hon) • Full-time with time abroad • 4 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F104
- Institution code:
- B78
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F104
- Institution code:
- B78
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students, and accepts a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate study. If you studied at a school, college or university outside the UK, please select the relevant page for further information on qualification equivalences, scholarships and details of our education representatives in your country/region: bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - A*AA
Standard offer: A*AA including Chemistry.
Contextual offer: AAB including A in Chemistry
If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
• IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills
• GCSE English Language grade C or 4
• an alternative qualification outlined in our Profile level E.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*DD
D*DD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five required Chemistry units.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Access to HE Diploma in Science (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include:
at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and
at least 12 credits at Distinction from specified Chemistry units.
Plus successful completion of a University of Bristol test and interview (or A at A-Level or equivalent in Chemistry).
Mature students are welcome to contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
Scottish Higher - AAAAA
Standard Higher: AAAAA
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
Advanced Higher: AA including Chemistry
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 - 38 points
Standard offer: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry.
Contextual offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry.
Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B and M3 is C.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Higher numeracy requirement (6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent).
Advanced Modern Language requirement in French, German or Spanish (7 or A at GCSE).
Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels, visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/gcse/
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- Additional requirements: If this course is your Firm or Insurance choice and you do not achieve the required grades when we receive your results but do meet the grades for BSc Chemistry, you will automatically be offered a place on the BSc course.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. We consider a large range of contextual factors when making application decisions.
If you receive and accept an offer from the University of Bristol, and you meet the terms of your offer in full, you will be accepted.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.
- Data from:
- This course and 6 other chemistry courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A*
- Highest grades
- AAB
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £31300 | Year 1 |
| International | £31300 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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