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University degree

Chemistry

Swansea University
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Explore all major areas of chemistry and develop strong practical lab skills through hands on experiments and project-based learning. International students that have already submitted a UCAS application should apply via our Clearing System. Studying Chemistry at Swansea will give you a strong foundation in both the theoretical principles and practical techniques that underpin the chemical sciences.

You will explore major areas of chemistry, including organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, biological, medicinal, theoretical and computational chemistry, developing a broad understanding of how each discipline contributes to real scientific challenges. From the very beginning of your degree, you will build practical skills through hands on laboratory experience. You will learn how to work safely and accurately in the lab, record and analyse data, interpret results and use a range of modern chemical techniques.

As you progress, you will develop your numerical, mathematical and analytical skills, enabling you to work confidently with data, solve complex problems and communicate your findings clearly. You will learn how chemists apply their knowledge to understand the world around us, from designing new materials and medicines to analysing environmental samples and investigating molecular behaviour. You will also develop the independent learning skills needed to evaluate information, tackle new challenges and grow your scientific expertise.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
80-95 pts10%
112-127 pts30%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts25%
160-175 pts10%
176-191 pts15%
192-207 pts10%
How they qualified
100% got in with alevel.
alevel100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
65%
In professional / skilled jobs
90%
Continue past first year
99%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£27,000
After 15 months
£26,000
3 years on
£32,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
99%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching100%
Assessment & feedback92%
Academic support89%
Well organised94%
Learning resources89%
Student community100%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Swansea University's own site.
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