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Bachelor of Chemical Sciences in 4-year route including a Foundation Year at Carmel College
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Four-year chemical sciences route with a foundation year at Carmel College.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key concepts in Chemical Sciences in 4-year route including a Foundation Year at Carmel College. Apply subject knowledge to relevant academic or practical questions and communicate informed findings.
Career outcomes
- Assistant analyst
- Development chemist
- Research assistant
- Site chemist
- Employers such as GlaxoSmithKline
- Unilever and Shell
Curriculum
- Four-year route (1 + 3). The foundation year at Carmel College covers compulsory chemistry and mathematics with options from biology
- Geography and physics
- Students then transfer to the first year of the three-year chemical sciences degree at Liverpool.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UK A levels (typical offers ABB or AAB
- Range BBB to AAA by course) or an international equivalent
- Country-specific equivalents are shown on each course page
- A Foundation Certificate via University of Liverpool International College or a Carmel College foundation year is an alternative route for some courses
- GCSE mathematics grade 5/C and English grade 4/C are usually required.
Accepted academic background
UK A levels or international equivalent (country-specific equivalents shown via the country selector on each course page), Foundation Certificate route via University of Liverpool International College, Some courses have Carmel College foundation-year routes
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- Duolingo 125
- PTE Academic 61
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Qualification Certificates
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
How to apply
- Check the course page entry requirements for your country and the international UCAS deadline (30 June 2027). Apply online through UCAS with the University of Liverpool details and the course code shown on the course page. The UCAS application fee applies (the university website GBP for 2026 entry).
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £33,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Liverpool campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Engineering - School of Physical Sciences |
| Department | Chemistry |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £33,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, Duolingo 125, PTE Academic 61.

