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

Chemistry

University of Liverpool

(3.8)
134 reviews

Entry requirements

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

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

ABB including Chemistry and a second science, or AAB including Chemistry at grade A if no second science. Accepted science subjects: Applied ICT Biology (and Human Biology) Computer Science Economics Electronics Environmental Science Further Mathematics Geography Geology ICT Life and Health Sciences Psychology Physics Statistics. For applicants studying A levels with English exam boards: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology, Geology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: F100

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

If you love chemistry and want to keep your future career options open, this programme offers a solid grounding in all aspects of chemistry, while allowing you to incorporate some non-chemical options to broaden your education. All our programmes have a common chemistry core in the first two years, differing only in optional modules, which can be chosen from chemistry or non-chemistry courses. This provides a good measure of flexibility and choice for you during the first two years. By Year Three you will be a proficient chemist, and you will be able to extend your knowledge in the three traditional branches of chemistry and you will also be offered a choice of optional chemistry and non-chemistry modules, or modules in science education for those interested in pursuing a career in teaching.

This programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).

This programme is available with either a Year in China or a Year Abroad. The Year in China offers undergraduate students the opportunity to spend one year at our joint venture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), following XJTLU's BA China Studies degree classes. XJTLU is a fully English-speaking university, located in Suzhou. The Year Abroad offers students the opportunity to spend a full academic year studying at one of our partner universities around the world, following a mixture of culture and/or discipline-related modules. If you wish to study this programme with a Year in China or a Year Abroad you will have the opportunity to apply after you arrive at Liverpool.

Source: University of Liverpool

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Undergraduate Chemistry

Location

Main Site | Liverpool

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Chemistry

Start date

28 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

University of Liverpool reviews

(3.8)
Based on 134 reviews from University of Liverpool's students and alumni
5 star
34%
4 star
30%
3 star
23%
2 star
5%
1 star
9%
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3rd year student

Many things offered which I have outlined in previous answers

(4)

1 year ago

3rd year student

Great with many things offered at our student guild like gigs and football, along with society events on every week at campus

(5)

1 year ago

3rd year student

I am from a low income family so the uni provides me with a bursary which I am grateful for

(4)

1 year ago

3rd year student

First and second year I felt was inadequate when it comes to this. However third year things appear clearer and I see support everywhere from my course, lecturers, library and guild. The support provided can flourish when no other factors are in the way such as Covid and strikes

(3)

1 year ago

3rd year student

Amazing so many opportunities but I am only really aware of them now in my final year. I wish things were ran better during my first and second year as I felt I missed out. The library is very helpful and we have a student guild which provides food drink and social space

(5)

1 year ago

3rd year student

I like my timetable as it provides days off where I have time to read and prepare for my modules. Sometimes I wish there was more preparation workshops for upcoming assessments to students are better prepared as my course offers a range of traditional and non traditional assessments which can be int...

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1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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 Liverpool 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?

88%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

73%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

86%

low

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

86%

med

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

90%

med

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

88%

med

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

88%

med

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

78%

med

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

74%

med

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

87%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

74%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

90%

high

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

68%

med

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

92%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

81%

low

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

88%

med

How well organised is your course?

90%

high

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

92%

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?

88%

med

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

84%

high

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

90%

med

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

78%

low

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

68%

med

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

78%

low

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

79%

med

Student information

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

Chemistry
Mode of study
Full-time93%Part-time7%
Gender ratio
Female49%Male51%
Where students come from
International9%UK91%
Student performance
2:1 or above80%
Number of students445
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
ChemistryB
BiologyA
MathematicsB
PhysicsA
PsychologyB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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

Earnings after graduation

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

Chemistry

Earnings

£28.1k

First year after graduation

£30.7k

Third year after graduation

£32.8k

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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