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BSc (Hons)

Chemistry

UCAS code F100

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A level: ABB
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Duration
3 years
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September 2026
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  • University name: University of Liverpool
  • Course: Chemistry F100
  • Location: Main site
  • Start date: 28 September 2026
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About this course

Ignite your curiosity and shape your future with our BSc Chemistry programme. This degree offers a perfect balance of core knowledge and flexibility, allowing you to explore the full spectrum of chemistry or specialise in the areas that inspire you most.


Introduction

Study Chemistry at Liverpool and learn in a culture of research excellence. Chemistry is a great choice for those with a keen interest in materials chemistry, medicinal chemistry, digital chemistry, analytical chemistry and sustainability, alongside traditional areas of organic, inorganic, physical and theoretical chemistry.

The BSc degree in Chemistry equips graduates for a range of career opportunities in academic or industrial research, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, and other fields requiring strong scientific and numerate skills. The programme also provides a foundation for further study in specialized or interdisciplinary areas of chemistry. The programme offers a mix of interactive teaching, and practical work in our award-winning undergraduate laboratories, ensuring students develop advanced research skills, professional competencies, and a broad understanding of chemistry’s real-world applications.

In year 3, students gain hands-on experience through a final year project (1/4 of the year) with a range of options available through our teaching laboratories, research groups, international internships and wider industry.

The assessment strategy combines formative workshops and interactive lectures with summative methods including traditional exams, group projects, professional skill development and laboratory-based activities. Since students enter the Department with a wide range of experience in mathematics, physics and biology, which are essential for studying chemistry to a high level, we provide supportive sessions allowing you to tailor your development. With a common first 2-2.5 years, the opportunity to move onto an MChem programme is flexible upon successful progression requirements and allows your to keep your options open with you changing career ambitions.

This degree is designed to help you graduate with strong scientific knowledge, practical laboratory skills, and the problem-solving abilities valued across a wide range of careers. From industry to education and beyond.


What you'll learn

  • Practical application of chemistry
  • Digital, analytical and sustainable skills
  • Applications of chemistry in the wider world
  • A range of advanced topics linked to our research themes of Materials Chemistry, Chemistry of World Health, Chemistry at the Interface, Synthesis and Sustainable Catalysis and Chemical Models, AI and Automation
  • Highly developed mathematical and problem-solving skills
  • Digital fluency and expertise in chemistry specific and general computer systems
  • Lifelong learning skills that are flexible and adaptable
  • Communication and interpersonal skills.

Accreditation

Our BSc programmes have bachelor accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) ensuring your degree with us will set you on the pathway to a successful career.

Accreditation in detail
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Royal Society of Chemistry

The Royal Society of Chemistry is a learned society for chemists in the United Kingdom.

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We’re proud to announce we’ve been awarded a Gold rating for educational excellence.


Course content

Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.

Year one

In Year 1, you’ll study core chemistry topics and explore its broader context. You’ll engage in up to 6 hours weekly of practical chemistry across synthetic, measurement, and digital areas. A flexible foundations module supports varying levels in maths, physics, and biology whilst building professional skills. In Semester 2, choose 15 credits of subsidiary modules from chemistry or other disciplines (pre-requisites may apply), or introductory open languages. Module availability, especially subsidiaries, may vary yearly.

Please note some listed modules are currently awaiting approval and may be subject to change.

Compulsory modules

  • CHEM100: Shaping Future Chemists: Laboratory, Analytical and Digital skills
  • CHEM101: Core Chemistry 1A
  • CHEM 102: Core Chemistry 1B
  • CHEM103: Foundations of Chemistry.

Optional modules

  • CHEM104: Introductory Medicinal Chemistry and Physiology
  • CHEM106: Modern applications in Chemistry.

 

Year two

In Year 2, your journey of core chemistry continues, including aspects of analytical, sustainable, spectroscopy, symmetry, quantum and synthetic strategy/design. Practical skills build on year 1 themes, operating in alternating weeks of up to 12 hours supplemented by supported analysis/report sessions. Development of quantitative, professional and commercial skills are continued during semester 1 with semester 2 allowing 15 credits of subsidiary modules like year 1. Module availability, especially subsidiaries, may vary yearly.

Please note some listed modules are currently awaiting approval and may be subject to change.

Compulsory modules

  • CHEM200: Shaping Future Chemists: Laboratory, Analytical and Digital skills 1
  • CHEM201: Core Chemistry 2A
  • CHEM202: Core Chemistry 2B
  • CHEM203: Further Foundations for the Future of Chemistry

Optional modules

  • CHEM204: Polymer Chemistry and Materials
  • CHEM206: STEM Communication and Education
  • ULMS254: Becoming Entrepreneurial

Year three

In year 3, you will study advanced core topics with clear links to our research themes. Semester 2 can be tailored through the choice of two research-connected optional modules. Module availability may vary yearly as we develop/adapt to sector demands. You will complete a 30 credit extended project through our teaching laboratories, research groups, international internships or wider industry and up to 30 credits of advanced practical skills, modelling and industrially linked activities.

Please note some listed modules are currently awaiting approval and may be subject to change.

Compulsory modules

  • CHEM301: Core Chemistry 3
  • CHEM300A: Shaping Future Chemists: Extended Year 3 project
  • CHEM300C: Industry, modelling and advanced practical skills.

Optional modules

  • CHEM302: Further Analytical Chemistry
  • CHEM304: Catalysis
  • CHEM306: Further Medicinal Chemistry
  • CHEM308: Chemistry for the Environment and Renewable Carbon: Integrating Sustainability and Technology
  • CHEM312: Advanced & Future Healthcare Technologies.

Teaching and assessment

How you'll learn

A knowledge of core chemistry is fundamental to any chemistry degree. For all years of study, core chemistry material is delivered in a series of interactive lectures, with the interdisciplinary nature of chemistry showcased appropriately. Core concepts are contextualised with publications of recent scientific research whilst encouraging students to be critical of such material, building digital fluency alongside engaging with traditional and modern digital platforms. This is supported by plentiful workshops run by academics to help practice application of material in a supportive and constructive way.

We embrace the diverse nature of our students, whether through their background or pre-university qualification, by offering foundation modules to ensure students have reached a particular competency to progress in wider subjects such as maths, physics and molecular biology. Practical work follows three main themes of synthetic, measurements and digital chemistry across years 1 to 3 with supported assessment preparation time offered to students. We make use of portfolios throughout all lab courses to give students space to fail, reflect and improve to develop lifelong learning. Numerous collaborative group work activities across core modules allow students to consider and discuss major societal and environmental challenges such as UN SDGs and green chemistry principles. Additionally, group work based around applications of industrial research allow further understanding of how industrial processes relate to planetary boundaries and global systems.

We believe the development of the person is core to success, through enhancing professional, employability and entrepreneurial skills via embedded activities throughout all years of our core curriculum including reflective activities, group work, presentations, posters and peer-to-peer activities. Confidence building is developed continuously through discursive and interactive sessions, with learners contributing ideas and analysis in a ‘safe space’ for sharing of ideas and expertise. Additional support is available via our academic advisors to encourage personal development planning for the students.

How you're assessed

All years of study (with the exception of year 1) contribute to the final degree classification. Traditional examinations test learning and problem solving and make and range from 2-4 exams accounting for ~40-50% of our programmes. We supplement this with a range of assessments which are designed to mimic the formats used in employment and postgraduate environments, supporting student preparedness for future careers including:

  • Authentic tasks are linked to research-connected teaching, such as mini-project lab rotations and research projects aligned with departmental research clusters
  • Report writing, problem-solving tasks, reflective portfolios, and elevator pitches
  • Communication-style outputs such as recorded videos, posters, journal-style science communication, and presentations
  • Students engage in reflective activities, enabling them to evaluate and articulate how their developed skills contribute to employability and lifelong learning
  • Group-based tasks are structured to promote inclusive collaboration, encouraging all students to contribute and learn from diverse perspectives while working towards shared goals.

Feedback is designed to be timely and developmental, helping students self-assess and progress in a structured, supportive environment. Examples include:

  • Students receive formative feedback both verbally and in writing through formative workshops and coursework
  • Feedback from a range of sources including staff, demonstrators, and peers, supporting iterative learning and reflection
  • Scaffolded support such as write-up sessions, catch-up opportunities, and resilience-building practices allow students to respond to feedback and improve
  • Group-based activities include peer feedback opportunities, enabling students to give and receive constructive input within their teams, helping them improve both content and collaboration skills.

Inclusive and accessible practices are embedded throughout our course material design and deployment, such as templates using accessible fonts and colour schemes and prompt release onto our virtual learning environment. Our assessments and feedback are supported in numerous ways:

  • Prelab resources and virtual tours allow students to prepare independently and build confidence before engaging in practical work and assessment
  • Students will prepare presentations and related materials using modern inclusive practices.

Liverpool Hallmarks

We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.

The Liverpool Curriculum framework sets out our distinctive approach to education. Our teaching staff support our students to develop academic knowledge, skills, and understanding alongside our graduate attributes:

  • Digital fluency
  • Confidence
  • Global citizenship

Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:

  • Research-connected teaching
  • Active learning
  • Authentic assessment

All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.

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Course options

Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.

Global opportunities

University of Liverpool students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide. Choose to spend a year at XJTLU in China or a year or semester at an institution of your choice.

Year in China

Immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University in stunning Suzhou.

  • Learn Chinese
  • Study in a bustling world heritage city
  • Improve employment prospects
  • Study Chinese culture
  • 30 minutes from Shanghai
  • Learn new skills

Read more about Year at XJTLU, China

Year abroad

Broaden your world by spending an additional year of study at a partner university abroad following your second year of study.

  • Choose from up-to 26 countries
  • Experience another way of life
  • Inspire your future career or studies
  • Improved prospects of earning a 2:1 or First
  • More likely to earn higher salary
  • More likely to be employed after graduating

Where can I spend a year abroad on this course?

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Hong Kong
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
  • USA

More about taking a year abroad

Semester abroad

Take a semester of your second year of study at one of our worldwide partner institutions.

  • Inspire your future career or studies
  • Improved prospects of earning a 2:1 or First
  • More likely to earn higher salary
  • More likely to be employed after graduating

More about taking a semester abroad

Summer abroad

Spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of our worldwide partner institutions.

  • Spend a summer abroad in addition to your degree programme
  • Study abroad without adding an extra year
  • Choose any summer between your first and final year of study
  • Get the chance to study subjects outside your discipline

Where can I spend a summer abroad on this course?

  • Hong Kong
  • Japan
  • South Korea

More about taking a summer abroad

Year in industry

Year in industry placements give you an in-depth workplace experience where you can develop your skills and apply your learning.

  • Develop key employability skills that graduate employers are looking for
  • Experience and understand workplace culture and discipline
  • Understand the relationship between academic theory and real world application
  • Begin your professional network
  • Gain industry insight and insight into potential career options.

If you'd like to undertake a year in industry, you can transfer to Chemistry with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) during your studies, subject to meeting the academic requirements of your course.

To spend a year in industry, you'll need to secure a placement with an organisation. If you're unable to find a placement, you'll continue with the standard version of the course without a year in industry.

Language study

Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. You can choose:

  • A dedicated languages degree
  • A language as a joint or major/minor degree
  • Language modules (selected degrees)
  • Language classes alongside your studies

Read more about studying a language

Study as a master's degree

This course is also available as a four year MChem programme.

View Chemistry MChem

Study as part of XJTLU 2+2

Students studying Applied Chemistry BSc at XJTLU can study this course at the University of Liverpool. Read more about Chemistry BSc (Hons) as part of the 2+2 programme .

The natural next step for ambitious XJTLU students who want to build a brilliant career.

  • Spend two years at the University of Liverpool campus
  • Improve your prospects of progressing to postgraduate study at a top 100 university
  • Receive two degrees: one from XJTLU, one from the University of Liverpool
  • Get support with visas, accommodation and your career.

Read more about the 2+2 programme

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Your experience

Our excellence in research strongly influences our teaching, and ensures that you are engaged in frontier science throughout taught and project modules. Our state-of-the-art Central Teaching Laboratories offer a unique environment in which to study Chemistry, which occupies the top in synthetic and measurement labs, with plentiful equipment for a wide range of experiments.

Explore where you'll study

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Chemistry student working in a laboratory
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Chemistry student using equipment in a laboratory
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A chemistry student taking measurements
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Watch on Panopto: Inside Chemistry. A conversation with Dr Cate Cropper and Dr Konstantin Luzyanin

Inside Chemistry. A conversation with Dr Cate Cropper and Dr Konstantin Luzyanin

Virtual tour

Supporting your learning

From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:

The research that takes place in the chemistry department here in Liverpool is internationally leading. It makes huge impacts around the world.

Hannah Grisdale, MChem Chemistry
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Chat with our student ambassadors and ask any questions you have.

Watch on Panopto: A day in the life of Chemistry student Amy

A day in the life of Chemistry student Amy

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Careers and employability

The rigorous nature of a Chemistry degree is well recognised by employers meaning our graduates are well qualified to take up employment in a variety of fields in addition to chemistry across the chemical sciences, related industries and the general graduate market. Skills developed include high numeracy and problem-solving abilities, enhanced communication skills, building resilience and confidence to tackle complex, open-ended challenges. Embedded professional skills development, and industry aligned visits and activities (including pharmaceutical industry, fast-moving consumer goods, energy sector, nuclear industry, forensics, patent law), ensure that you make contacts with prospective employers at key stages in your programme.

Typical careers of our graduates beyond moving onto postgraduate studies include:

  • Analytical scientist
  • Research scientist
  • Formulation scientist
  • Graduate future leader
  • Data engineer
  • Nuclear graduate
  • Development chemist
  • Teaching
  • Patent law.

Our graduates are employed by a vast range of employers, over 160 spanning the last 5 years. Some recent employers include:

  • AstraZeneca
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Unilever
  • Ineos
  • Alfred H Knight
  • Becker Industrial Coatings
  • Reckitt
  • PwC
  • BAE Systems.

9 in 10 chemistry students find their main activity after graduation meaningful.

(Graduate Outcomes, 2021-22.)


Meet our alumni

Hear what graduates say about their career progression and life after university.

Fizah Sulaiman smiling at the camera.

Fizah Sulaiman, BSc (Hons) Chemistry 2018

Fizah is a graduate from 2018 who completed a degree in chemistry, nonetheless has started a graduate career in commercial at Johnson Matthey, and has gone on to be appointed Strategy Execution Analyst.

Victoria Brown sitting outdoors at a café.

Victoria Brown, BSc (Hons) Chemistry 2020

Victoria is graduated from our BSc Chemistry with a year in industry degree in 2020. She received an offer to work as a Global Operations Graduate Associate at AstraZeneca.

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My qualifications are from United Kingdom.

Fees and funding

Your tuition fee covers almost everything, but you may have additional study costs to consider, such as books, specialist equipment or field trips.

Tuition fees

UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland)

Full-time place, per year - £9,535
Year in industry fee - £1,850
Year abroad fee - £1,385 (applies to year in China)

International fees

Full-time place, per year - £29,100
Year in industry fee - £1,850
Year abroad fee - £14,550 (applies to year in China)

Fees are for academic year 2025/26. Tuition fees for the academic year 2026/27 will be announced soon.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support. Learn more about paying for your studies.


Additional costs

Lab coats and safety goggles are provided free of charge. Free access to online core textbooks and a range of other online resources.

Find out more about the additional study costs that may apply to this course.


Scholarships and bursaries

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries that could help pay your tuition and living expenses.

The Liverpool Bursary

If you’re a UK student joining an undergraduate degree and have a household income below £35,000, you could be eligible for a Liverpool Bursary worth up to £2,000 for each year of undergraduate study.

Asylum Seekers Scholarship

Apply for an Asylum Seekers Scholarship and you could have your tuition fees paid in full and receive help with study costs. You’ll need to have applied for asylum in the UK, or be the dependant of an asylum seeker, and be joining an eligible undergraduate degree.

Care Leavers’ Opportunity Bursary

If you’ve spent 13 or more weeks in Local Authority care since age 14, you could be eligible for a bursary of £3,000 per year of study. You’ll need to be a UK student joining an eligible undergraduate degree and be aged 28 or above on 1 September in the year you start.

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

Are you a UK student with a Black African or Caribbean heritage and a household income of £25,000 or less? You could be eligible to apply for a Cowrie Foundation Scholarship worth up to £8,000 for each year of undergraduate study.

Estranged Students Bursary

If you’re a UK student identified as estranged by Student Finance England (or the equivalent UK funding body), you could be eligible for a bursary of £1,000 for each year of undergraduate study.

Genesys Life Sciences Scholarship

Joining a School of Biosciences degree and have a household income of less than £25,000? If you’re a UK student, you could apply to receive £4,500 per year for three years of your undergraduate course.

Nolan Scholarships

Do you live in the Liverpool City Region with a household income of £25,000 or less? Did neither of your parents attend University? You could be eligible to apply for a Nolan Scholarship worth £5,000 per year for three years of undergraduate study.

Rigby Enterprise Award

Are you a UK student with a household income of £25,000 or less? If you’ve participated in an eligible outreach programme, you could be eligible to apply for a Rigby Enterprise Award worth £5,000 per year for three years of your undergraduate degree.

ROLABOTIC Scholarship

Are you a UK student with a household income of £25,000 or less? Did neither of your parents attend University? You could be eligible to apply for a ROLABOTIC Scholarship worth £4,500 for each year of your undergraduate degree.

Sport Liverpool Performance Programme

Apply to receive tailored training support to enhance your sporting performance. Our athlete support package includes a range of benefits, from bespoke strength and conditioning training to physiotherapy sessions and one-to-one nutritional advice.

Technetix Broadhurst Engineering Scholarship

Joining a degree in the School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science? If you’re a UK student with household income below £25,000, you could be eligible to apply for £5,000 a year for three years of study. Two awards will be available per academic year.

Young Adult Carer’s (YAC) Bursary

If you’re a young adult and a registered carer in the UK, you might be eligible for a £1,000 bursary for each year of study. You’ll need to be aged 18-25 on 1 September in the year you start your undergraduate degree.

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My qualifications are from United Kingdom.

Entry requirements

The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.

Qualification Details
A levels

ABB

for ABB two science A levels including Chemistry or AAB one science A level including A in Chemistry.

Applicants with the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) are eligible for a reduction in grade requirements. For this course, the offer is BBB with A in the EPQ.

You may automatically qualify for reduced entry requirements through our contextual offers scheme. Based on your personal circumstances, you may automatically qualify for up to a two-grade reduction in the entry requirements needed for this course. When you apply, we consider a range of factors – such as where you live – to assess if you’re eligible for a grade reduction. You don’t have to make an application for a grade reduction – we’ll do all the work.

Find out more about how we make reduced grade offers.

If you don't meet the entry requirements, you may be able to complete a foundation year which would allow you to progress to this course.

Available foundation years:

T levels

T levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism. Additional test required

Applicants should contact us by completing the enquiry form on our website to discuss specific requirements in the core components and the occupational specialism.

GCSE

4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics

Subject requirements

Accepted science subjects:
Applied ICT
Biology (and Human Biology)
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
Electronics
Environmental Science
Further Mathematics
Geography
Geology
ICT
Life and Health Sciences
Mathematics
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.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma

D*DD in relevant diploma. Students will be invited to take an assessment.

Applicants must be completing the BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science and be studying the following optional modules:
• Applications of Inorganic Chemistry
• Applications of Organic Chemistry
• Practical Chemical Analysis.

For previous BTEC (QCF) qualification:

The Applied Science pathway is acceptable and the following optional modules must be studied:

• Chemical Periodicity and its Applications
• Industrial Applications of Organic Chemistry and/or Industrial Chemical Reactions
• Mathematical Calculations for Science and/or Using Statistics in Science
• Chemical Laboratory Techniques and/or Chemistry for Biology Technicians

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall and no score less than 4 and including 5 in HL Chemistry and 5 in one other HL science subject (or 6 in HL Chemistry if no other science being taken), or pass the IB Diploma with 6,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects, including 5 in HL Chemistry and 5 in one other HL science subject (or 6 in HL Chemistry if no other science being taken).

Irish Leaving Certificate H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 (including Chemistry and one other Science)
Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher

Not accepted without Advanced Highers

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced B in the Welsh Baccalaureate, plus grades AB at A level including Chemistry and a second science (or Chemistry at grade A if no second science).
Access Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with 45 Level 3 credits with 33 at Distinction (including 15 in Chemistry and 15 in a second science) and 12 at Merit. Applicants will be invited to take an assessment.
International qualifications

If you hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, but don’t meet our entry requirements, you could be eligible for a Pre-Master’s course. This is offered on campus at the University of Liverpool International College, in partnership with Kaplan International Pathways. It’s a specialist preparation course for postgraduate study, and when you pass the Pre-Master’s at the required level with good attendance, you’re guaranteed entry to a University of Liverpool master’s degree.


English language requirements

You'll need to demonstrate competence in the use of English language, unless you’re from a majority English speaking country.

We accept a variety of international language tests and country-specific qualifications.

International applicants who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language can complete one of our Pre-Sessional English courses to achieve the required level.

Qualification Details
IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL iBT 78 overall, with minimum scores of listening 17, writing 17, reading 17 and speaking 19. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted.
Duolingo English Test 115 overall, with speaking, reading and writing not less than 105, and listening not below 100
Pearson PTE Academic 59 overall, with no component below 59
LanguageCert Academic 65 overall, with no skill below 60
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500 Grade C overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking and listening. Speaking and listening must be separately endorsed on the certificate.
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0990 Grade 4 overall, with Merit in speaking and listening
Cambridge IGCSE Second Language English 0510/0511 0510: Grade C overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking. Speaking must be separately endorsed on the certificate. 0511: Grade C overall.
Cambridge IGCSE Second Language English 0993/0991 0993: Grade 5 overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking. Speaking must be separately endorsed on the certificate. 0991: Grade 5 overall.
Cambridge ESOL Level 2/3 Advanced 169 overall, with no paper below 162
International Baccalaureate English A: Literature or Language & Literature Grade 4 at Standard Level or grade 4 at Higher Level
International Baccalaureate English B Grade 6 at Standard Level or grade 5 at Higher Level

Pre-sessional English

Do you need to complete a Pre-sessional English course to meet the English language requirements for this course?

The length of Pre-sessional English course you’ll need to take depends on your current level of English language ability.

Pre-sessional English in detail

If you don’t meet our English language requirements, we can use your most recent IELTS score, or the equivalent score in selected other English language tests, to determine the length of Pre-sessional English course you require.

Use the table below to check the course length you're likely to require for your current English language ability and see whether the course is available on campus or online.

Your most recent IELTS score Pre-sessional English course length On campus or online
5.5 overall, with no component below 5.5 6 weeks On campus
5.5 overall, with no component below 5.0 10 weeks On campus and online options available
5.0 overall, with no component below 5.0 12 weeks On campus and online options available
5.0 overall, with no component below 4.5 20 weeks On campus
4.5 overall, with no component below 4.5 30 weeks On campus
4.0 overall, with no component below 4.0 40 weeks On campus

If you’ve completed an alternative English language test to IELTS, we may be able to use this to assess your English language ability and determine the Pre-sessional English course length you require.

Please see our guide to Pre-sessional English entry requirements for IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5, for further details.


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Last updated 15 September 2025 / / Programme terms and conditions

Changes to Chemistry BSc (Hons)

See what updates we've made to this course since it was published. We document changes to information such as course content, entry requirements and how you'll be taught.

29 April 2025: Duolingo requirements – multiple UG courses

Duolingo requirements updated to: 115 overall, with speaking, reading and writing not less than 105, and listening not below 100. For academic year 2025/26 only, we will also accept the production, literacy, comprehension and conversation score set: 105 overall, with no component below 95.

7 April 2025: Chemistry courses – BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma and Access

Reference to interview process removed from BTEC National Extended Diploma and Access.

3 April 2025: Add USPs under course overview section in XJTLU course pages

Update XJTLU overview section in the selected courses to include why choose [subject] at the University of Liverpool?

18 February 2025: Chemistry BSc (Hons) – year one notice

Year one notice changed to ‘You will have the choice of 30 credits of subsidiary modules from subjects which could include the chemistry-biology interface and modules from other departments such as Maths/Physics/Open languages. Please note these modules are subject to change each year’ as per SN request RITM0167260

28 January 2025: Chemistry BSc (Hons) – Year one modules

Removed CHEM184 from Y1 optional, added CHEM142 to Y1 optional.

15 January 2025: Module changes

Year two: CHEM 316 Inorganic Applications of Group Theory has been changed to  CHEM216 Inorganic Applications of Group Theory. It has changed from optional to compulsory.

14 January 2025: Duolingo English Test requirements updated

Duolingo English Test requirements updated. See English language requirements for details of the revised requirements.

6 December 2024: Chemistry BSc (Hons) – modules

XJTLU variation of this course.

Y2 removed CHEM316 and MATH 162. Added CHEM390, LIFE207.

Year 3 removed CHEM358, CHEM385, CHEM338 and CHEM342.

Change CHEM352 to CHEM354

Change CHEM365 to CHEM375

Change CHEM356 to CHEM370

Added module notice: Year 3 students can take 15 credits from outside Chemistry, most notably Becoming Entrepreneurial. A modern language module can also be taken.

6 December 2022: Module changes

Year 1 optional module list updated – See course page

 

Year 3 optional module list updated – See course page

7 June 2022: New course pages

New course pages launched.