Overview

Within the Chemical Sciences (Hons) (4 year route including a Foundation Year at Carmel College) BSc programme from University of Liverpool you'll spend the foundation year at Carmel College (St Helens) studying chemistry and mathematics with options from biology, geography and physics. Carmel College is located in St Helens, about nine miles from the main University campus. The College offers small class sizes and high standards of academic achievement. You then transfer into the first year at the University and choose either:

Chemistry BSc (Hons) (F100)
Chemistry with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) F111
Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) (F1B2)
Ocean Sciences (Chemistry Pathway) Bsc (Hons) F700.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the Chemical Sciences (Hons) (4 year route including a Foundation Year at Carmel College) programme from University of Liverpool develop a wide range of skills including numeracy, problem solving and IT in addition to scientific skills. Visits to the Department by leading companies such as GlaxoSmithKline and Unilever ensure that you make contact with prospective employers at key stages in your final year.

assistant analyst
development chemist
research assistant
site chemist.

Recent employers:

GlaxoSmithKline
Unilever
IOTA Nanosolutions Ltd
Perstorp Caprolactones
Shell
Towers Watson
United Utilities.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry
Mathematics

Biology
Geography
Physics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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88

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Chemistry Biochemistry View 285 other Bachelors in Biochemistry in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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125

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88

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level requirements: A typical offer is likely to be CDD at A level, in related subjects. Students with alternative A level combinations are welcome to apply but should expect to be made higher offers.
International entry for this course: We are unable to consider applications from applicants who require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29100 GBP / year

≈ 29100 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK fees:

Foundation year fee - £7,500
Year abroad fee - £1,385

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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