Chemistry

As it studies matter at its most basic level, there is much overlap between chemistry and other science subjects. Chemical processes and the composition of elements play a large part in the study of living organisms and matter’s relationship to forces.

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Universities Offering Degrees within

Chemistry

Institution Name	Country	Campus Style	Institution Size	Selectivity	Education Model
University of Bath	UK	One main campus where all student facilities are based. It is 10 minutes on the bus from the City.	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) Bath looks at applications holistically, looking carefully at personal statements.	All courses at University of Bath offer the opportunity of a professional placement or study abroad.
University of Birmingham	UK, UAE	Our campus is just outside of the city centre of Birmingham, 7 minutes from our train station.	Very Large Institution >30,000	Selective (25-50% admitted)	We are a Russell Group university which hosts outstanding teaching and learning on campus.
University of Bristol	UK	Bristol's academic facilities are located in a defined campus area, separate to the accommodation.	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)	Bristol's academic facilities are located in a defined campus area, separate to the accommodation.
Duke Kunshan University (DKU)	China with a semester in the United States	DKU is a new campus in Kunshan, a large city located near Shanghai and Suzhou.	Small Institution <5000	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)	Unique, new mutli-disciplinary model that results in both a Duke (US) degree and DKU (China) degree.
University of Edinburgh	Scotland - UK	A mix of City and Island Campus in a City – with several subject-based campuses that are spread out across the city centre and surrounding areas.	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Selective (25-50% admitted)	Single and joint honours degrees, often with the opportunity to study additional outside modules.
University of Glasgow	UK	Our ambitious £1-billion campus project brings an amazing learning hub- www.gla.ac.uk/explore/future	Very Large Institution >30,000	Selective (25-50% admitted). Competitive entry subjects are more selective.	Major in 3 subjects in Year 1 in Arts, Sciences & Social Sciences giving exceptional honours choice.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Techonology	Hong Kong, China	City Island Campus, Suburban Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000		Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Single Focus Institution (e.g. Business School, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships)
Imperial College London	UK	A campus university in the city	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)	We focus on STEM (Science, technology, Engineering and Maths)

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Common Degree/ Major Names

BSc/MChem	Chemistry
BSc	Chemical Physics
BSc	Cosmetic Science
BSc	Analytical Chemistry
BSc	Chemistry with Management
BSc	Chemistry for Drug Discovery
BSc	Applied Chemistry

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Useful Skills

	ICT
	Note Taking
	Practical (working with your hands)
	Analytical
	Mathematical
	Data Manipulation
	Staying Motivated / Working Hard
	Organisation
	Teamwork
	Staying Positive (Resilience)

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