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 2026). 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 course is suited to you if you want to deepen your understanding of the subject and broaden your experience by studying chemistry at an overseas university during your third year. You will spend your third year studying abroad in the chemistry department of an English-speaking university before returning to Bristol for your final year. We currently have exchange links with universities in the US, Canada, Singapore, Germany, Thailand, South Korea and Australia. To find out more about studying abroad, visit the [Centre for Study Abroad.](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/centre-for-study-abroad/outbound/) 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. Our [Think Big international scholarships](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/fees-finance/scholarships/) for undergraduate and postgraduate students could help you fund your UK study at the University of Bristol.
A Level: A*AA | Standard offer: A*AA including Chemistry Contextual offer: AAB including A in Chemistry. Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers. | Scottish Higher: AAAAA | Standard Higher: AAAAA | Access to HE Diploma: 30 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 15 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | 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. | GCSE/National 4/National 5 Applicants must also meet these GCSE profile requirements: higher numeracy requirement (6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent). For more information, visit bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/gcse/ | Scottish Advanced Higher: AA | Advanced Higher: AA including Chemistry | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 38 UCAS 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/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. | 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. | Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) | 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.
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