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Bachelor of Chemistry (Honours) | University of Reading (UoR)
Category: Degree
Specifications
省份/城市
United Kingdom
授课语言
English
课程领域
Life Sciences
开课
Sept
课程
Degree
国家
United Kingdom
骞村害瀛垂
Between RM 150k - RM 200k
Details
Bachelor of Chemistry (Honours) - University of Reading · Reading, UK
Duration
3 Years
Mode
Physical
Campus
Whiteknights
Medium
English
Intake
Sep
Bachelor of Chemistry (Honours) at University of Reading is a 3-year BSc chemistry degree at the Whiteknights campus. Build inorganic, organic, physical and analytical chemistry skills through the Department of Chemistry, with strong links to pharmaceutical, materials, and research employers across the UK.
Study Chemistry ranked #451-500 worldwide and #40 in the UK. Spend your first two years on core chemistry, then advance into specialist topics and academic research alongside world-class researchers in your final year.
Year one builds mathematics for chemists, practicals, atomic structure, organic reactivity, physical processes, and contemporary problems; year two deepens further inorganic, organic and physical chemistry with practicals and optional pharmaceutical or cosmetic science; year three centres on a chemistry project and core inorganic, organic, physical and analytical study with specialist optional modules.
Indicative total fees are £95,400 tuition with £0 application fee. Live GBP to MYR conversion appears in the fee estimate below.
Entry requirements typically include A Levels BBB including grade B in Chemistry, STPM AAB-BBB, UEC AAABB-BBBBB, IB 30 points overall including at least 5 in Chemistry at higher level, and Other Qualifications on request. IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5, TOEFL 88 with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking, PTE 69 overall with minimum 59 in each component (or 69 overall with a minimum of 64 in each component), or Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) grade B / 176 with no element less than 162 is required.
Career outcomes include analytical chemist, research chemist, laboratory technician, quality control chemist, pharmaceutical scientist, formulation scientist, chemical analyst, environmental chemist, materials scientist, and regulatory affairs associate roles.
Study at the Whiteknights campus with September intake. Plan to apply at least three months before your chosen start date.
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Why this course & university?
#451-500 worldwide · #40 in UK · Chemistry
University of Reading ranks #451-500 worldwide for Chemistry in QS World University Rankings by Subject and #40 in the UK in the Complete University Guide — reflecting strong teaching on the Whiteknights campus.
Core chemistry foundations
Spend your first two years learning the core subjects that all chemists need to know, building inorganic, organic, physical and practical skills.
Advanced final-year topics
In your final year you study more advanced topics influenced by the cutting-edge chemistry taking place around you.
Research with world-class scientists
Participate in academic research and work alongside world-class researchers on original chemistry projects.
About the Campus
Study at the Whiteknights campus — home to the Department of Chemistry and strong links to pharmaceutical, materials, and research employers across Reading and the wider UK.
Entry Requirements
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A Levels
BBB (Chemistry)
BBB, including grade B in A Level Chemistry, for entry to Bachelor of Chemistry (Honours) at University of Reading.
UEC
AAABB–BBBBB
AAABB to BBBBB in UEC for entry to Bachelor of Chemistry (Honours) at University of Reading.
STPM
AAB–BBB
AAB to BBB in STPM for entry to Bachelor of Chemistry (Honours) at University of Reading.
IB Diploma
30 overall (Chem HL)
30 points overall, including at least 5 in Chemistry at higher level.
Other Qualifications
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Prerequisites
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No prerequisite subjects are listed for this degree.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic)
Score of 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5.
TOEFL
88 with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
Pearson Academic PTE
69 overall with min. 59 in each component (or 69 overall with min. 64 in each).
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
B / 176 with no element less than 162.
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Programme Structure
The Bachelor of Chemistry (Honours) is completed over 3 years of full-time study at the Whiteknights campus, with September intake. Expand each year for modules and programme detail.
Year one
Year one builds chemistry foundations in the Department of Chemistry on the Whiteknights campus. You study Mathematics for Chemists, Chemistry Practicals 1, Fundamentals of Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table, Shape, Structure and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry, Physical Processes and Molecular Organisation, and Contemporary Problems in Chemistry. Laboratory and theory work develop the core knowledge all chemists need before advancing into further inorganic, organic and physical chemistry in year two.
Modules
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Mathematics for Chemists (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Chemistry Practicals 1 (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Fundamentals of Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Shape, Structure and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Physical Processes and Molecular Organisation (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Contemporary Problems in Chemistry (Compulsory) | 20 |
Year two
Year two deepens Further Inorganic Chemistry, Further Organic Chemistry, Further Physical Chemistry, and Chemistry Practicals 2 at the Whiteknights campus. Optional modules may include Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1 or Core Cosmetic Science 1, linking core chemistry to applied formulation and industry pathways. These modules strengthen experimental technique, data analysis, and chemical reasoning for the chemistry project and advanced core inorganic, organic, physical and analytical study in year three.
Modules
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Further Inorganic Chemistry (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Further Organic Chemistry (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Further Physical Chemistry (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Chemistry Practicals 2 (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1 (Optional) | 20 |
| Core Cosmetic Science 1 (Optional) | 20 |
Year three
Year three centres on Chemistry Project 3, Chemistry Core 1 (Inorganic and Organic), and Chemistry Core 2 (Physical and Analytical) at the University of Reading Whiteknights campus, with opportunities to join academic research alongside world-class researchers. Optional modules may include further cosmetic or pharmaceutical chemistry, chemistry in the natural world, polymers, solid state chemistry, a school education project, Python AI and machine learning for chemical sciences, or innovation and product development. Graduates are prepared for analytical chemist, research chemist, quality control, pharmaceutical, formulation, and materials pathways.
Modules
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Chemistry Project 3 (Compulsory) | 40 |
| Chemistry Core 1 (Inorganic and Organic) (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Chemistry Core 2 (Physical and Analytical) (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Further Cosmetic Science (Optional) | 20 |
| Further Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Optional) | 20 |
| Chemistry in the Natural World (Optional) | 20 |
| Polymers in Nature and Industry (Optional) | 20 |
| Solid State Chemistry (Optional) | 20 |
| School Education Project (Optional) | 20 |
| Python, AI and Machine Learning for the Chemical Sciences (Optional) | 20 |
| Innovation and Product Development (Optional) | 20 |
Future Career Prospects
Main Directions
- Analytical Chemist
- Research Chemist
- Laboratory Technician
- Quality Control Chemist
- Pharmaceutical Scientist
- Formulation Scientist
- Chemical Analyst
- Environmental Chemist
- Materials Scientist
- Regulatory Affairs Associate
Estimated application deadline
University of Reading offers September intake for this degree at the University of Reading campus. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
September intake
Apply at least 3 months before course start
Exact dates vary by intake year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with University of Reading or our advisors.
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Start your UK student visa once you have your offer. We guide timeline and documents.
Official source: Intake dates are set by University of Reading and may change.
Reading monthly living expenses
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