A level
Typical offer
AAB or AAA
Your typical offer depends on how many science and mathematics subjects you study in your A level subjects.
If you study Chemistry and at least two other maths or science subjects:
AAB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and two other science or mathematics subjects.
If you study Chemistry and only one other maths or science subject:
AAA in three A levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject.
If you study four or more subjects and could meet either set of requirements, our typical offer will normally be the lower of the two (AAB).
Read more about our approach to A levels and AS levels.
Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level for our AAA offer. Read more about our approach to this qualification.
A level
Contextual offer
ABB or AAB
If you study Chemistry and at least two other maths or science subjects:
ABB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and B in two other science or mathematics subjects.
If you study Chemistry and only one other maths or science subject:
AAB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and B in one other science or mathematics subject.
We seek to foster an outstanding and inclusive community at Bath. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us.
Find out if you may be eligible for a contextual offer.
Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers.
If you study four or more subjects and could meet both the AAB and ABB set of requirements, our contextual offer will normally be the lower of the two (ABB).
Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level for our AAB contextual offer. Read more about our approach to this qualification.
A level
Alternative offer
ABB or AAB
We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
If you study Chemistry and at least two other maths or science subjects:
ABB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and B in two other science or mathematics subjects plus one of:
- grade A in an EPQ or IEPQ
- grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification
- grade B in AS level Mathematics or Statistics (except if you are studying an A level in that subject)
- grade B in a fourth A level, where your four A levels include Mathematics or Statistics
- an appropriate grade in any other project qualification we recognise
The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is not accepted in place of an A level for these offers. If you are studying three A levels and this qualification you are eligible for an alternative offer:
ABBB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and B in two other science or mathematics subjects and B in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
If you study Chemistry and only one other maths or science subject:
AAB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and B in one other science or mathematics subject plus one of:
- grade A in an EPQ
- grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification
- grade B in AS level Mathematics or Statistics (except if you are studying an A level in that subject)
- grade B in a fourth A level, where your second science A level is Mathematics or Statistics
- an appropriate grade in any other project qualification we recognise
The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is not accepted in place of an A level for these offers. If you are studying three A levels and this qualification you are eligible for an alternative offer:
AABB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and B in one other science or mathematics subject and B in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
If you study four or more subjects and could meet both the AAB and ABB set of requirements, our typical alternative offer will normally be the lower of the two (ABB).
If you receive an offer, you will receive each alternative offer you qualify for alongside the typical offer. You only need to meet one of these sets of conditions to meet your offer overall.
Read more about how our alternative offers work.
International Baccalaureate
Typical offer
6, 6, 5 at HL
International Baccalaureate Diploma
36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or mathematics course.
We accept either HL Mathematics course and Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences as a second science or mathematics subject for this degree.
Read more about how we consider the IB Diploma.
Standard Level in essential subjects
Chemistry is required at Higher Level.
If you are not studying a second science or mathematics subject at Higher Level and you are taking it at Standard Level we may be able to consider you. In this case the typical offer is 36 points with 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry plus 7 in the Standard Level subject.
Standard Level Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations cannot be accepted as a second science or mathematics subject.
We consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis based on the individual IB certificates and vocational qualifications you study within the programme. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider IB Certificates and common vocational qualifications.
To be considered for this course you will need Chemistry at Higher Level.
If you are studying a BTEC National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Applied Science we may be able to consider you on the basis of that alone - please see our Pearson Edexcel BTEC requirements section.
Your IB courses and vocational study must include sufficient additional science content.
International Baccalaureate Certificates
If you are studying IB subjects as part of the IB Diploma, you will usually need to complete the full diploma programme to be considered.
If you do not follow the IB Diploma programme, we can consider stand-alone IB Higher Level Certificates either on their own or combined with other qualifications. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider IB Certificates.
To be considered for this course you will need Chemistry at Higher Level. Your study must also include sufficient additional science content.
International Baccalaureate
Contextual offer
6, 5, 5 at HL
International Baccalaureate Diploma
35 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or mathematics course.
We accept either HL Mathematics course and Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences as a second science or mathematics subject for this degree.
We seek to foster an outstanding and inclusive community at Bath. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us.
Find out if you may be eligible for a contextual offer.
Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers.
Standard Level in essential subjects
You must study Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject at Higher Level to be eligible for a contextual offer for this course.
Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF
Typical offer
DDD
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)
DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Applied Science.
You must be studying the following units as part of your BTEC qualification: Applications of Organic Chemistry, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemical Reactions. We prefer you to have also studied Practical Chemical Analysis.
Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.
Read more about our approach to Extended Diplomas.
BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates
We accept Level 3 Diplomas and Extended Certificates alongside A levels or in combination with each other. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates.
You must be studying A level Chemistry or BTEC Applied Science. We cannot normally consider Biology as a second science alongside a BTEC in Applied Science.
T Level
Typical offer
Distinction and A plus A at A level
D overall with grade A in the core component in a Science T Level plus grade A in A level Chemistry.
You must be studying A level Chemistry alongside your T Level qualification.
We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Science. We cannot consider a T Level in Healthcare Science for this course.
Your GCSE profile will be an important part of selection if you apply with a T Level. You will also be required to undertake an interview as part of the application process if your application is assessed as suitable.
Scottish Highers
Typical offer
AB or AA in Advanced Highers
If you study Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject:
AB in two Advanced Highers including A in Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject.
If Chemistry is your only science or mathematics Advanced Higher:
AA in two Advanced Highers including Chemistry.
We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.
Read more about how we consider Scottish Highers and Advanced 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.
Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.
Combinations of qualifications
Typical offer
We accept a range of other qualifications offered in UK, as well as combinations of typically studied qualifications (such as A levels and BTECs). You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider UK qualifications.
To be considered for this course, your combination of qualifications must include A level Chemistry (or equivalent).
You can contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk for more advice.