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Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate
Durham University · Undergraduate
£30,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£34,000Per Year (Intl)
£31,500Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the BSc Chemistry and Physics at Durham University. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BSc Chemistry and Physics degree is thoughtfully crafted to equip students with essential knowledge and the analytical, critical, practical and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers and form the foundation for a wide range of careers in the ever-evolving workplace. Whether completing the programme in three years, opting for a placement year, or embarking on a year abroad, the choice is yours. The course allows you to tailor your academic journey in Chemistry to match your evolving interests while in Physics you cover more core content. International tuition fees are £34,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
General Chemistry Principles
Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Organic Chemistry and Synthesis
Waves
Optics and Modern Physics
Physical Chemistry and Kinetics
Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry
Electromagnetism and Quantum Mechanics
Experimental Methods and Data Analysis
UCAS Code:FF13
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | A*AA including A* in Mathematics and AA in Chemistry and Physics. |
| International Baccalaureate | 37 points 766 at higher level including 7 in HL Maths Analysis and Approaches and 66 in Chemistry and Physics |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£34,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£102,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Durham University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,500 | £31,500 | £36,500 |
| 3 years | £28,000 | £34,000 | £41,500 |
| 5 years | £33,000 | £45,000 | £59,500 |
UK subject average: £29,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 17% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 55% above UK average salary
This course
£45,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £11,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
96%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
76%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
90%Learning resources
92%Student voice
83%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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