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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Chemistry

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Chemistry course at University of Huddersfield.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,C

including a grade C in Chemistry. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Huddersfield. These students are taking Chemistry or another course from the same subject area.

Chemistry
SubjectGrade
ChemistryD
BiologyD
MathematicsD
PsychologyC
PhysicsD
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: F100

Here's what University of Huddersfield says about its Chemistry course.

Known as the central science, Chemistry provides a fundamental understanding of how the world works at a chemical level. Since the 1840s, Huddersfield has provided a strong chemistry education to its students, supporting the local textile and dyeing industries as a result. Today, you’re not limited just to these industries. A Chemistry BSc(Hons) degree at Huddersfield can take you far as you make contributions to a wide variety of fields, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare and chemical engineering.

Why Study Chemistry BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? At Huddersfield, you’ll be joining a Chemistry department with a long and illustrious history. The course will prepare you with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of chemistry, with a focus on the following core areas of chemistry; organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry and physical chemistry.

You’ll gain relevant real-world experience throughout this course. You’ll be taught by leading academics through lectures, seminars, and sessions, which will be supplemented by modern industry instruments in our specialist chemical science labs. Following your first two years on the course, you’ll put your knowledge and skills to the test in an optional supervised work placement. During this placement year, you’ll experience working in a real-world environment within the industry, in the UK or internationally.

You’ll also explore employment opportunities within organisations related to your studies and chosen pathway.

This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in the industry, as well as for future study. You could work in chemical analysis, chemical manufacturing, healthcare, or pharmaceutics.

Professional Bodies This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Source: University of Huddersfield

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Chemistry at University of Huddersfield.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Department of Physical and Life Sciences (SPHLFSCI)

Location

Main Site | Huddersfield

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Chemistry

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year
EU£17,600 per year
International£17,600 per year

The modules you will study

The first year comprises: • Structure: From Atoms to Molecules and Materials • The Reactivity and Properties of Carbon Compounds • States of Matter, Kinetics and Thermodynamics • Introduction to Analytical Science and Spectroscopy • Data Handling • Techniques of Practical Chemistry

To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.

How you will be assessed

All our courses give you an overview of: • contact time with your tutor • time spent on independent study • how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback

Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Huddersfield

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Huddersfield students who took the Chemistry course - or another course in the same subject area.

Chemistry

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

95%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

99%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

95%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

93%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

90%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

98%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

86%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

81%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

89%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

91%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

78%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

91%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

82%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

95%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

99%

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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

79%

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How well organised is your course?

80%

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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

91%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

94%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

79%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

79%

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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

76%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

82%

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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

75%

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

96%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

74%

low

Student information

See who's studying at University of Huddersfield. These students are taking Chemistry or another course from the same subject area.

Chemistry
Mode of study
Full-time92%Part-time8%
Gender ratio
Female36%Male63%Other1%
Where students come from
International9%UK91%
Student performance
2:1 or above64%
Number of students155
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Chemistry at University of Huddersfield.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Huddersfield graduates who took Chemistry - or another course in the same subject area.

Chemistry

Earnings

£22.6k

First year after graduation

£28.1k

Third year after graduation

£29.2k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Chemistry.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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