Example courses
What do graduates do?
- Analytical chemist
- Research scientist (physical sciences)
- Medicinal chemist
- Food technologist
- Forensic scientist
- Toxicologist
- Laboratory technician
- Data analyst
Which subjects matter?
Imperial College London asks for an A in chemistry and maths at A-level for chemistry (MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry). For the third subject, biology, economics or physics is preferred (2027 entry).
Example: University College London (UCL), first-year courses
- Chemical Foundations
- Chemical Skills
- Basic Organic Chemistry
- Basic Physical Chemistry
- Basic Inorganic Chemistry
Length by country
United Kingdom
USA
Netherlands
GermanyExams required for this field
ESAT United Kingdom
Cambridge Natural Sciences requires the ESAT.
No exam United Kingdom
Imperial's exam table does not list an entrance exam for the Chemistry department.
Examples of schools where you can study this subject
21 schools in 12 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.
United Kingdom
King's College LondonChemistry · LondonUniversity of EdinburghChemistry BSc (Hons) · EdinburghUniversity of GlasgowChemistry · GlasgowUniversity of GlasgowChemistry with Medicinal Chemistry · GlasgowUniversity of ManchesterChemistry BSc · ManchesterUniversity of SheffieldChemistry · Sheffield
Canada
McGill UniversityChemistry · MontrealToronto Metropolitan UniversityChemistry · TorontoUniversity of Toronto ScarboroughChemistry · TorontoUniversity of Toronto ScarboroughEnvironmental Chemistry · TorontoUSA
Boston UniversityChemistry · BostonPenn State UniversityChemistry
Ireland
University College DublinChemistry · DublinUniversity College DublinMedicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology · Dublin
Hungary
University of DebrecenChemistry · DebrecenUniversity of PécsBSc in Chemistry · Pécs
Japan
Sophia UniversityGreen Science Course (Materials and Life Science) · TokyoWaseda UniversityChemistry · Tokyo
Australia
University of SydneyChemistry · SydneyUniversity of SydneyMedicinal Chemistry · SydneyNetherlands
University of GroningenChemistry · GroningenGermany
Constructor UniversityMedicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology · Bremen
Austria
IMC Krems University of Applied SciencesChemistry · Krems
Lithuania
Kaunas University of TechnologyApplied Chemistry · Kaunas
Malta
University of MaltaBachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry · MsidaWhat to know, country by country
For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.
- 26 October to 21 December 2026
Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).
- 7 November 2026
Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)
- 7 November 2026
SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school
- 1 December 2026
International applications for 2027/28 open at the University of Szeged Faculty of Medicine.
- 21 October to 2 December 2026
Keio PEARL Period I application period. The application fee is 35,000 yen.
- October to November 2026
For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.
- 1 December 2026
Early round deadline for University Colleges (AUC, LUC, UCU)
- November 2026
For direct entry you need to score above 180 in YKS and be placed in a program. If not, plan the Studienkolleg route.
- November 2026
For a direct application you need at least 180 points in the YKS and a document showing placement in a program; plan your YKS (Türkiye's university entrance exam) with this in mind.
- November 2026
A high school diploma, a transcript of the last four years and a YKS result document are the documents asked for in a Vilnius University application.
- November 2026
Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT
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Frequently asked questions
What changes if a chemistry program is accredited by a professional body?
Imperial College London's MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). This program fully meets the academic requirements for the Chartered Chemist (CChem) title.
Can you do a year in industry during a chemistry bachelor's?
In some programs, yes. In Imperial College London's 5-year MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry, the 4th year is spent in industry. The school describes this year as paid industry experience.
Is there a YKS requirement for recognition (denklik) of a chemistry degree earned abroad?
YÖK's YKS ranking requirement applies only to medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and law degrees. People who study other programs, such as chemistry, are exempt. For the degree you still need recognition and denklik from YÖK; the preliminary application is made through e-Devlet or the YÖK website.
Other fields of study in this category
Last checked: October 2026.
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