Course summary
Our Chemistry BSc equips you with the in-demand skills to make a real impact on the world. You'll gain deep knowledge and hands-on laboratory experience across all areas of chemistry, from how medicines work to developing sustainable solutions. Our unique interdisciplinary approach and strong links with King's world-class Health Faculties and hospitals will prepare you to tackle complex, real-world problems, opening the door to a range of future-focused careers. Our graduates pursue roles in the chemical, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries, but also in tech, finance, and even law, where their analytical and problem-solving skills are invaluable. Taught by leading scientists who are shaping the future of chemistry, our course provides rigorous training in core principles including physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry, plus the lab skills to apply your learning and understand the power of chemistry in solving challenges and driving innovation. You will also tackle an open-ended project, helping sharpen your essential career skills like project management, communication, and teamwork. You can also choose to study for our integrated Master’s course (MSci), adding a fourth year to your degree during which you’ll undertake a substantial project of your choice, tackling a real-world problem in the Department of Chemistry, King’s Health Faculties', or even the Francis Crick Institute, a King’s partner and global leader in biomedical research. Key benefits
- 8th in the UK for Chemistry (Times Higher Education, QS 2025 subject rankings)
- A unique curriculum designed to build well-rounded graduates with the flexibility to pursue a range of careers including in the growing areas of biotech and nanotechnology, chemical biology and biomedical research
- Flexibility to transfer to Chemistry MSci, Chemistry with Biomedicine degree, or to a Year in industry programme
- Explore emerging fields and cutting-edge innovations in chemistry through modules informed directly by our scientists' pioneering research
- 6th in the UK for most employable graduates (Times Higher Education Graduate Employability rankings 2024/5)
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chemistry, Royal Society of
How to apply
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:
- F100
- Institution code:
- K60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma - D: 33 credits M: 12 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - ABB
Scottish Advanced Higher - AB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 35 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2
T Level - Not accepted
Required subjects: Chemistry, and at least one of Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, or Physics.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill | |
PTE Academic | 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in each skill | |
TOEFL (iBT) | 92 overall with 23 in writing and 20 in the other skills | |
Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill | |
Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill | |
Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with pass in each skill | |
Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 6.5 |
We also accept a number of English language tests taken as part of school-level qualifications. For more details, please see our website. Please note that the course requirements are under Band D.
Band D
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535 | 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
Provider information
King's College London, University of London
Strand
Westminster
WC2R 2LS
Course contact details
Visit our course pageKing's Admissions Office
+44 (0) 20 7123 4843