Close icon

Personalise what you see on this page.

Choose from the options below. We'll show you information based on your current location as default.

I'M FROM

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LIVING IN

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LOOKING FOR

  • Undergraduate courses
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

Change here for Clearing courses

Viewing as a student from United States living in United States interested in Undergraduate courses

You are looking at:

Courses starting in 2027

OK, GOT IT

Looking for Clearing information?

CHANGE
Info

Chemistry

The University of Edinburgh

Add to favourites
The University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: F100

Course options

2 options available

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Chemistry is the study of atoms, molecules and ions, their structures, properties, synthesis and interactions with each other.The subject covers a wide range, from simple compounds like sodium chloride to complex molecules such as DNA.


The importance of chemistry

A knowledge of chemistry informs understanding of science, technology and engineering.A modern chemist can make significant contributions to a sustainable and healthy future. Some examples of contributions include the development of: efficient renewable energy sources smart materials and devices targeted medicinal therapies


Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree programme

The BSc degree programme covers topics in all areas of the field, from the basics to the most advanced understanding and applications.In the early years of your degree programme, you will study core courses in chemistry and mathematics.In addition, there is also a flexible curriculum to suit your personal interests. This means you may be able to combine courses in other sciences, arts or humanities with your core chemistry content. This flexibility means you may be able to potentially transfer to an alternative degree programme within science or engineering at the end of Year 1.You will have scope to specialise in Year 4 through your option courses and research project topic with one of our cutting edge research groups. Alternatively, you may opt to take a science education project. You will also develop greater leadership and organisational skills through group-based learning and open-ended projects.


Programme benefits

All our chemistry programmes are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. You will have the opportunity to combine the study of chemistry with a wide range of other subjects in Years 1 and 2. The School of Chemistry scored 75% in the National Student Survey 2024 for overall student satisfaction.

Explore universities

Discover more universities offering degrees related to Chemistry.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 36,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

VIEW PROFILE

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Chemistry

    11th out of 48 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    187 83%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    93.0 93%

    2nd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 75%

    45th

    7

Suggested courses

Heriot-Watt University
NEARBY

Chemistry

Heriot-Watt University

University league table

University of York
SIMILAR RANKING

Chemistry, the Atmosphere and the Environment with a year abroad - MChem (Hons)

University of York

Chemistry league table

8
University of York
MOST VIEWED

Chemistry

University of York

University league table

20

Is this page useful?

Yes No

Sorry about that...

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE IT?

SUBMIT

Thanks for your feedback!