A level
Typical offer
AAA or AAB
If you are taking A level Chemistry and one other maths or science subject:
AAA in three A levels including Chemistry plus one subject from Biology, Further Mathematics, Mathematics or Physics.
If you are taking A level Chemistry and two other maths or science subjects:
AAB in three A levels including A in Chemistry plus two subjects from Biology, Further Mathematics, Mathematics and Physics.
If you are taking a GCE A level in a science subject, you will need to pass any separate science practical endorsement.
A level
Alternative offer
AAB or ABB
If you are taking A level Chemistry and one other maths or science subject:
AAB in three A levels including A in Chemistry plus one subject from Biology, Further Mathematics, Mathematics or Physics plus one of:
- grade A in an EPQ
- grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
- grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives
If you are taking A level Chemistry and two other maths or science subjects:
ABB including A in Chemistry plus two subjects from Biology, Further Mathematics, Mathematics and Physics plus one of:
- grade A in an EPQ
- grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
- grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives
If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these project qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer. If you are taking a GCE A level in a science subject, you will need to pass any separate science practical endorsement.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Typical offer
36 points
If you are taking Chemistry and one other maths or science subject at Higher Level:
36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry plus one Higher Level subject from Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences.
If you are taking Chemistry and two other maths or science subjects at Higher Level:
36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry plus two Higher Level subjects from Biology, Mathematics, Physics and Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences.
We require Chemistry at Higher Level. If you are not studying Biology, Mathematics or Physics at Higher Level but you are studying it at Standard Level we may be able to consider you. In this case the typical offer is 36 points overall with 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry plus 7 in one Standard Level subject from Biology, Mathematics or Physics.
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Applied Science.
You must be studying the following units as part of your BTEC qualification:
Extended Diploma (QCF): Chemical Laboratory Techniques, Industrial Chemical Reactions, Chemical Periodicity and its Applications, Industrial Applications of Organic Chemistry. We prefer you to have also studied: Mathematical Calculations for Science, Energy Changes Sources and Applications, and Practical Chemical Analysis.
Extended Diploma (RQF): Applications of Organic Chemistry, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemical Reactions. We prefer you to have also studied: Practical Chemical Analysis.
See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.
Cambridge Pre-U
Typical offer
D3, D3, D3 or D3, D3, M1
If you are taking Chemistry and one other maths or science subject:
D3, D3, D3 in three principal subjects including Chemistry plus one subject from Biology, Further Mathematics, Mathematics or Physics.
If you are taking Chemistry and two other maths or science subjects:
D3, D3, M1 in three principal subjects including D3 in Chemistry plus two subjects from Biology, Further Mathematics, Mathematics and Physics.
Cambridge Pre-U
Alternative offer
D3, D3, M1 or D3, M1, M1
If you are taking Chemistry and one other maths or science subject:
D3, D3, M1 in three principal subjects including D3 in Chemistry plus one subject from Biology, Further Mathematics, Mathematics or Physics plus one of:
- grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives
- grade A in an EPQ
- grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
If you are taking A level Chemistry and two other maths or science subjects:
D3, M1, M1 in three principal subjects including D3 in Chemistry plus two subjects from Biology, Further Mathematics, Mathematics and Physics plus one of:
- grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives
- grade A in an EPQ
- grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these project qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer.
Scottish Highers
Typical offer
AA or AB in Advanced Highers
If you are not taking Biology, Mathematics or Physics in your Advanced Highers:
AA in two Advanced Highers including Chemistry plus AAAAB in five Scottish Highers.
If you are taking Chemistry and one subject from Biology, Mathematics or Physics in your Advanced Highers:
AB in two Advanced Highers including A in Chemistry plus one subject from Biology, Mathematics or Physics plus AAAAB in five Scottish Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
Typical offer
36 credits at Distinction
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma, with at least 36 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 12 credits in Chemistry units achieved at Distinction (including units in both Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, but excluding Biochemistry) and a further 12 credits in Mathematics, Physics or Biology units achieved at Distinction.
Open University credits
Typical offer
Pass units worth 120 credits including a minimum of a Pass 2 with 75% in a relevant Level 2 Chemistry unit.
Typically we would be looking for you to have studied units worth at least 120 credits including at least 30 credits at Level 2. We would ideally be looking for you to be taking units including S112: Science: concepts and practice and S215 Chemistry: Essential Concepts. This information is a guide and we consider students applying with Open University Credits on a case-by-case basis. We will consider your application carefully and take note of any previous qualifications or relevant work experience. We may be able to consider alternative units to those listed. Please contact us to discuss your profile.
Taking OU credits may be counted as degree-level study by the Student Loans Company and therefore may be counted as previous study and have an impact on your ability to access student loans/grants for the entirety of your chosen degree. We recommend that you discuss this in detail with the SLC before following this progression route to the University of Bath.
Combinations of qualifications
Typical offer
Your application will be considered individually based on the particular combination of qualifications and subjects that you are taking.
We can consider combinations of accepted qualifications, such as A levels and a BTEC.
- AA in A level Chemistry and a second core science or mathematics subject plus D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF), National Extended Certificate (RQF), Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma (QCF) or Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate (RQF). We cannot consider BTEC qualifications in Applied Science alongside Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject
- AA in two A level subjects plus D3 in a Pre-U principal subject including Chemistry and a second core science or mathematics subject
- AA in two A level subjects plus 6 in an IB Higher Level Certificate including Chemistry and a second core science or mathematics subject. While we do not consider the IB Careers Programme for entry, we are able to consider the combinations of components that are typically offered by this route, such as BTEC and IB Higher Level Certificate combinations
- AA in A level Chemistry and a second core science or mathematics subject plus A in the LIBF Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS)
We can also consider combinations that are not listed and that do not include A levels. You should read the information about essential and preferred subjects and subject combinations. We cannot consider different qualifications in the same subject area.