University courses
University courses
Search degrees, check A-level, IB Diploma or AP subjects, or follow a pathway from school subjects to a career. None of these tools is an offer of a place.
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Selected courseChemistry
GCSE and IGCSE preparation
- English and mathematics
Often expected at GCSE or IGCSE. Grade thresholds differ, and International GCSEs are not automatically the same as GCSEs.
- Sciences
English and mathematics at GCSE or IGCSE are commonly requested. Science grades matter more for science degrees. No single national grade is stored. International GCSEs are not automatically accepted as GCSEs.
A-level subjects
- Chemistry
Chemistry is required. Mathematics is often recommended and sometimes required.
University courses
- Chemistry
Chemistry is required. Mathematics is often recommended and sometimes required.
- Pharmacy
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Biological sciences
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Biochemistry
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
Possible careers
- Chemist
Direct qualifying route. The standard degree route. Some research jobs expect a postgraduate qualification.
- Forensic scientist
Alternative route. Analytical chemistry is a recognised background.
- Secondary school teacher
Alternative route. Chemistry can be a teaching subject. Teacher training is additional.
- Pharmacist
Related, but not enough on its own. Chemistry does not replace the MPharm.
This is a possible educational route, not an offer of a place and not a prediction of a job. Direct, common, alternative and postgraduate routes are not the same thing.