Chemistry is offered either as a three-year BSc or as a four-year MSci. The first two years of study are identical, so you can defer which to opt for until the end of your second year. Transferring from the BSc to the MSci degree course is permitted subject to approval, provided academic performance is consistently at the 2:1 level or higher. We advise you to select the four-year MSci course initially as this keeps more options open. In the first year, all students will be exposed to the full breadth of chemistry with an emphasis on developing core chemical skills. You will also take modules in mathematics appropriate to your prior qualification, together with further optional modules. In the second year, the three main themes of chemistry are again developed in individual modules, leaving you free to choose two options, which can be either chemical or non-chemical. In the third year you will undertake more research focussed activities in the laboratory classes and also explore a current topic in the scientific literature, writing a review and presenting your work. In addition to the core modules in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry you will have scope to develop your own interests through the selection of chemistry and non-chemistry optional modules.
A Level: AAA | Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics required. Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Psychology preferred as third subject. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme. | Access to HE Diploma: 33 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 12 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 33 credits at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated. | Scottish Advanced Higher: AAA | (or AA at Advanced Higher and AAA at Higher), including A in Chemistry and A in one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics required at Advanced Higher. Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Psychology preferred as third subject. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 38 UCAS points | A score of 18 points in three higher level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 6 in one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics, with no score lower than 5. For Mathematics, the programme will accept either 'Analysis and Approaches' or 'Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Psychology preferred as third subject. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D3D3D3 | including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics. Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Psychology preferred as third subject.
The fees indicated above are for undergraduate entry in the 2026/27 academic year. Fees will be higher for those commencing study in the academic year 2027/28 or later. UCL reserves the right to increase its UK fees in line with the government policy (including on an annual basis for each year of study during a course). Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2027/28 entrants for each year of study on the course. — Overseas £42700 to be used for 2027
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