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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F1R9

Chemistry with a Modern Language

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the BSc (Hons) Chemistry with a Modern Language provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Combine your love of languages with your passion for science on our BSc Chemistry with a Modern Language programme. Immerse yourself in modern Chemistry and open the door to a rewarding and versatile career. Guided by world class researchers and educators, you'll graduate with a deep appreciation across chemistry with language skills to thrive in a range of industries. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Inorganic Chemistry Fundamentals
Organic Chemistry and Synthesis
Physical Chemistry and Thermodynamics
Analytical Chemistry Techniques
Language Skills and Communication
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design
Computational Chemistry Methods
Research Project and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:F1R9
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB - AAA

Offer will depend on subject combination. A level Chemistry. Minimum Mathematics requirement GCSE grade 6. GCSE Grade A in a relevant language. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

6,6,6-6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Chemistry at Higher Level, with a minimum of 32 points overall. One or more additional science subjects at Higher Level is advantageous. A minimum of 5 at Standard Level English and 4 at Standard Level Maths is required for those students who do not have a minimum of grade C in English at GCSE and of grade B in Maths at GCSE.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Each year contains 120 credits of taught material, delivered in modules that are typically worth 20 credits. UK students (not eligible if studying A-level Mathematics) international students English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. £9,790 per year for domestic (UK) students for 2026/27 More abou

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£31,000£33,500
3 years£23,000£27,000£32,500
5 years£27,500£33,000£41,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 14% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£29,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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 average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Chemistry with a Modern Language as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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