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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F100
Chemistry
University of ReadingReading, England
3 yearsDuration
£30,650Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
77%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Reading, the BSc (Hons) Chemistry provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This BSc Chemistry degree offers you a broad education in chemistry and provides you with the skills to succeed in a range of professions. This degree provides solid training in chemistry and equips you with key transferable skills. You will spend your first two years learning the core subjects that all chemists need to know. Topics include trends in the periodic table, carbonyl group chemistry and chemical kinetics. International tuition fees are £30,650 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 90% student satisfaction rating, a 86% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
General Chemistry and the Periodic Table
Organic Chemistry Fundamentals
Physical Chemistry and Chemical Kinetics
Analytical Chemistry Techniques
Inorganic Chemistry
Laboratory Skills and Safety
Advanced Synthesis and Mechanisms
Final Year Research Project
UCAS Code:F100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB A level Chemistry at grade B |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points Chemistry at grade 5 at Higher Level. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£30,650
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£91,950
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 — University of Reading
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £29,000 | £39,500 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £27,500 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £34,500 | £41,500 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 19% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£29,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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
80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
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
77%
Overall
Teaching on my course
77%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
76%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
57%Learning resources
80%Student voice
74%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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