The chemistry department at Durham is one of the leading departments in the UK. When you choose Chemistry at Durham you will join a dynamic and focused learning community that is home to multiple research institutes, a range of first-class facilities and experts with close links to industry. Current developments in both research and industry are used to bring theoretical learning to life. **Why Durham University?** Gain the theoretical knowledge you need while developing your practical skills at our thriving centre of teaching and world-leading research. We are a dynamic and diverse international teaching and research community, equipped with modern laboratories and world-class facilities. You’ll be taught by internationally renowned research-active academics with a wide range of expertise. **Rankings** **3rd** in the UK Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 **5th** in the Guardian University Guide 2026 **5th** in the UK Complete University Guide 2026 **Top 100** in the QS World University Rankings 2026 **Career Opportunities** A degree in Chemistry will prepare you for a career in science and technology either in industry, research or academia. Chemistry is also an excellent foundation for careers in areas such as business and finance, consultancy, journalism, information technology, teaching and more. Transferable skills include communication and presentation skills, logical thinking, report writing, problem solving, time management, data handling and analysis, teamwork and leadership, creativity, and instrumental and experimental skills. Recent employers of our graduates include GSK, Infineum, Procter & Gamble, BP and Akzo Nobel.
A Level: A*AA | Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Chemistry at grade A. Mathematics at grade A. Information: Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels. | T Level | T levels will be considered on a case-by-case basis where the subject area aligns with the course applied to. Please note that additional A levels or equivalent may be required to study certain courses. If you’re interested in applying, then please Ask Us and we’ll see if we’re able to consider this for you: www.durham.ac.uk/study/ask-us/ | Scottish Higher: AAAAA | We will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. If an applicant has not been able to take 3 Advanced Highers, offers may be made with a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or on a number of Highers. Must include Chemistry and Mathematics with Grades AA at Advanced Higher. | Access to HE Diploma: 30 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 15 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Subject specific A-levels (or equivalent) required for entry: Chemistry and Mathematics both at grade A. | Scottish Advanced Higher: AAA | Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Chemistry and Mathematics at grade A. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 37 UCAS points | 666 at higher level including Chemistry and Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): D*DD | Subject specific A-levels (or equivalent) required for entry: Chemistry and Mathematics both at grade A. Other BTEC level 3 qualifications are also accepted in combination with each other or with other qualifications. See our website for more information on our BTEC qualification equivalencies. | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): H1H1H2H2H2 | Subject specifics required for entry: Chemistry and Mathematics at H2. | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: D*DD | Subject specific A-levels (or equivalent) required for entry: Chemistry and Mathematics both at grade A. Other level 3 Cambridge Technical qualifications are also accepted in combination with each other or with other qualifications. See our website for more information on our Cambridge technical qualification equivalencies.
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The tuition fees shown for home students remain subject to parliamentary approval. They are for one complete academic year of full-time study and are set according to the academic year of entry. Durham University will charge home rate tuition up to the maximum allowed by the UK Government. Fees for subsequent years of your course may rise in line with an inflationary uplift as determined by the government. The tuition fees shown for international and EU students are for one complete academic year of full-time study and are set according to the academic year of entry. Fees are subject to an annual inflationary increase. Tuition fees will rise annually by up to the higher of 6% or the latest annual percentage increase in the Consumer Prices Index. As a student you may also get involved in optional activities which incur additional costs. To find out more visit https://www.dur.ac.uk/colleges-and-student-experience/additional-charges/. — 27/28 Placeholder
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