BSc in Chemistry with a Placement Year Abroad, Cardiff University

Cardiff,

48 Months

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About this course

This four-year full-time course includes a 9-12-month overseas placement during year three, giving students the chance to work abroad, experience a different culture, expand their network, and develop employability skills. The program provides a broad introduction to the main areas of chemistry and offers optional modules and research projects to specialise. Students will spend many hours in labs gaining hands-on experience, developing research, mathematical, and computational skills. Notably, 94% of graduates are employed or engaged in further study within 15 months of completing the course, highlighting its strong career relevance.

Why this course is highly recommended

The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, partially fulfilling the requirements for Chartered Chemist (CChem). Its strong focus on practical lab experience, research opportunities, and international placement enhances employability. Additionally, the course benefits from acclaimed researchers involved in course design and teaching, with 99% of research being world-leading or internationally excellent, and a high employment rate of 94% among graduates.

Specialisation

Students can tailor their studies through optional modules and a research project later in the course, allowing them to focus on particular areas of interest or importance within chemistry. The course offers a broad overview across main chemistry disciplines with opportunities for deeper engagement in specific fields.

Course fees

Application fees

31.09L

1st year tuition fees

31.09L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Applicants typically need A-levels ABB-BBC including Chemistry, or equivalent international qualifications. Other qualifications accepted include IB with specified grades, and GCSE requirements include grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths. The course considers contextual offers and the full range of entry qualifications.

English language test

DUOLINGO

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

PTE

Career prospects

Graduates work in research, process development, analysis, teaching, marketing, environmental control, patents, and finance. They often pursue careers as chemists in areas like pharmaceutical discovery, environmental sciences, and material development. The course also prepares students for roles in marketing, management, publishing, and teaching, with previous graduates taking positions as development chemists, patent analysts, quality control scientists, and more.

FAQs

What are the placement opportunities during the course?

Students will undertake a 9-12 month overseas placement in year three, with support from the school in finding suitable positions related to their interests. The placement is supervised and aims to enhance employability and cultural experience.

Is the course accredited?

Yes, the course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, which partially fulfills the requirements for Chartered Chemist (CChem). The school is also undergoing re-accreditation by the RSC.