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Bachelor of Chemistry with External Placement
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Four-year, full-time Master of Chemistry course in Chemistry with External Placement with a placement year, taught at the Highfield campus at the University of Southampton.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Chemistry with External Placement
- analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions. Study areas identified in the course outline include foundations of Chemistry I
- Foundations of Chemistry II
- Mathematical and Analytical Methods in Chemistry I and.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways include laboratory support
- research assistance and further science study. Careers and professional eligibility depend on individual qualifications and local requirements.
Curriculum
- 4 years full-time taught on campus course with compulsory modules such as Foundations of Chemistry I
- Foundations of Chemistry II
- Mathematical and Analytical Methods in Chemistry I and Practical Chemistry I
- optional modules such as Chemical Solutions to Environmental Issues
- Coevolution of Life and Earth and Ethics in Science
- Engineering and Technology: Jekyll and Hyde allow some tailoring
- a placement year is included
- a project forms part of the course.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offers run from BBC to A*AA at A-level
- or IB and country equivalents (course offer shown in Grade)
- GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent
- applicants lacking required subjects can use a Foundation Year
- English proficiency required (IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component for most courses).
Accepted academic background
A-levels, IB or country-specific equivalent upper secondary qualification; applicants without the required subjects may apply to a Foundation Year
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component for most courses (6.5 or 7.0 overall with higher components for some)
- TOEFL iBT 92 - 100 (before 2026-01-21)
- PTE Academic 67 - 76
Documents you’ll need
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
How to apply
- Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £34,100 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Highfield |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Chemistry and chemical engineering |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Competitive Southampton scholarships are available to eligible international undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research students. Award values, nationality, degree, subject, entry year and application conditions vary; funding is not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
61 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £34,100 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component for most courses (6.5 or 7.0 overall with higher components for some), TOEFL iBT 92 - 100 (before 2026-01-21), PTE Academic 67 - 76.