Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
We prefer students with a range of maths and science-based subjects, and your typical offer depends on how many of these subjects you study in your A level subjects.
If you study Chemistry and at least two other mathematics or science subjects:
AAB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and two other science or mathematics subjects.
If you study Chemistry and only one other maths or science subject:
AAA in three A levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject.
If you study four or more subjects and could meet either set of requirements, our typical offer will normally be the lower of the two (AAB).
Alternative offer:
ABB or AAB
Most of our students will join us with three A levels, but you may have study beyond this (such as a project qualification or additional study in maths) which demonstrates your individual talents that will help you with your degree. We recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
If you study Chemistry and at least two other maths or science subjects:
ABB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and two other science or mathematics subjects plus one of:
grade A in an EPQ,
grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification,
grade B in AS level Mathematics or Statistics (except if you are studying an A level in that subject)
if you are eligible, a pass in the Access to Bath course or successful completion of another recognised widening access programme
If you study Chemistry and only one other maths or science subject:
AAB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and B in one other science or mathematics subject plus one of:
grade A in an EPQ
grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification
grade B in AS level Mathematics or Statistics (except if you are studying an A level in that subject)
if you are eligible, a pass in the Access to Bath course or successful completion of another recognised widening access programme
Or alternatively,
AAB in three A levels including A in Chemistry plus one of:
grade B in a fourth A level, where your four A levels include Mathematics
If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer. If you study four or more subjects and could meet both the AAB and ABB set of requirements, our typical alternative offer will normally be the lower of the two (ABB).
DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Applied Science.
You must be studying the following units as part of your BTEC qualification: Applications of Organic Chemistry, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry and Industrial Chemical Reactions. We prefer you to have also studied Practical Chemical Analysis.
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma, with at least 36 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 12 credits in Chemistry units achieved at Distinction (including units in both Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, but excluding Biochemistry) and a further 12 credits in Mathematics, Physics or Biology units achieved at Distinction.
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in Applied Science.
You must be studying the following units as part of your BTEC qualification: Chemical Laboratory Techniques, Industrial Chemical Reactions, Chemical Periodicity and its Applications and Industrial Applications of Organic Chemistry. We prefer you to have also studied: Mathematical Calculations for Science, Energy Changes Sources and Applications and Practical Chemical Analysis.
AA or AB in Advanced Highers
If you study Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject:
AB in two Advanced Highers including A in Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject.
If Chemistry is your only science or mathematics Advanced Higher:
AA in two Advanced Highers including Chemistry.
We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.
36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or mathematics course.
We accept either HL Mathematics course and Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences as a second science or mathematics subject for this degree.
We cannot accept Standard Level Chemistry for this course. If you are not studying a second science or mathematics subject at Higher Level and you are taking it at Standard Level we may be able to consider you. In this case the typical offer is 36 points with 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry plus 7 in the Standard Level subject. Standard Level Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations cannot be accepted as a second science or mathematics subject.
GCSE requirements:
GCSE Mathematics grade 6 or B
GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)
You do not need the required grade in Mathematics if you study a higher level qualification in Mathematics (such as an A level, AS level or a Core Mathematics qualification).