UCAS F100, three years
UCL describes a three-year BSc giving a complete education in chemistry with optional modules in other areas.
Undergraduate · UCL Chemistry
UCL Chemistry: a complete chemistry education with room to range
UCL's Chemistry BSc asks for AAA with Chemistry and a second science, a lower grade standard than its physics degrees, and is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. It stresses breadth: optional modules in life sciences, mathematics, management and languages. The decision against Imperial is mostly one of structure and ambition, since Imperial's chemistry route is an integrated MSci.
Official information · last verified for 2027 entry
What UCL asks for in Chemistry
Taken from UCL's Chemistry BSc course page (a saved copy that UCL labels as possibly not showing recent changes) and read on 31 October 2026. For a normal 2028-entry application, made in 2027, every requirement below is last verified for the previous cycle and may change; UCL's 2028-entry requirements and dates are awaiting publication.
AAA with Chemistry and a second science
The A-level requirement is AAA, with Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Physics and Mathematics required.
IB 18 points in three Higher Level subjects
6 in Chemistry and 6 in one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics, with no higher level score below 5.
Royal Society of Chemistry accreditation
The BSc has been accredited as partially meeting the learning requirements for Chartered Chemist status.
Optional modules beyond chemistry
Students can take options in life sciences, mathematics, management and languages.
Official sources
Read on 31 October 2026 on UCL's Chemistry BSc course page (a saved copy that UCL labels as possibly not showing recent changes), which describes 2027 entry. UCL's department pages, the fees pages, the contextual-offer details and the 2028-entry values were not read, and the page lists no admissions test or interview so none is stated and are not stated.
The course
A complete education in chemistry, with options outside it
UCL describes a three-year course covering all the important areas of chemistry while allowing optional modules in other areas such as life sciences, mathematics, management and languages. The Royal Society of Chemistry has accredited the BSc as partially meeting the learning requirements for Chartered Chemist status.
Is it the right degree?
UCL Chemistry against Imperial and the specialisms
The structure of the degree is the main difference between the two universities.
Choose UCL Chemistry BSc if
you want a three-year degree with room for options outside chemistry.
Choose Imperial Chemistry MSci if
you want a four-year research-led route. Avandy's Imperial Chemistry MSci guide covers it.
Choose Natural Sciences if
you want to keep other sciences open. Avandy's UCL Natural Sciences guide covers it.
Entry rules
Chemistry plus a second science
A-level applicants need AAA with Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Physics and Mathematics, and at least two A-levels from UCL's list of preferred subjects. IB applicants need 18 points in three higher level subjects including a 6 in Chemistry and a 6 in one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics. UCL's page lists no admissions test or interview. This page states no scores.
A decision framework
Three questions before you commit
This is Avandy's own framework, not UCL's.
Do you want a three-year degree?
This is a BSc; the integrated Master's routes are separate courses.
Would options in management or languages appeal?
UCL names them as options.
Is a second science in place?
Biology, Physics or Mathematics is required alongside Chemistry.
Planning for 2028 entry
Planning for 2028 entry: what carries over and what is awaiting publication
Applying for 2028 entry means applying in 2027, under rules UCL has not yet published for that cycle. Each item below carries one of two labels. Last verified for 2027 entry means UCL published it for the previous cycle and it may change. Awaiting publication for 2028 entry means UCL has not yet published it.
Grades, the subject requirements and the preferred-subject guidance: last verified for 2027 entry
These are the best guide to what to prepare. UCL has not confirmed them for 2028 entry.
The UCAS deadline and the 2028-entry requirements: awaiting publication for 2028 entry
Check UCL's course page for the 2028-entry values when they appear.
What to do now
Confirm the required subjects, read the course structure and plan your preparation around it.
Support
Independent support with course choice and preparation
Avandy provides independent academic and admissions support. It is not affiliated with University College London or any of its colleges or departments. Preparation sits within the Avandy Trinity Advisory Model: a Strategic Admissions Consultant, a PhD-level Academic Mentor and a Subject-specific Tutor, working to the actual requirements of each course. Support here means course-fit advice, subject mentoring and ethical preparation; Avandy gives no scores or probabilities and does not write applications. No outcome is promised.
Questions
Questions applicants ask
What does UCL Chemistry BSc require?
AAA at A level with Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Physics and Mathematics, in UCL's wording for 2027 entry.
What is the IB requirement?
18 points in three higher level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 6 in one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
Is the course accredited?
The Royal Society of Chemistry has accredited it as partially meeting the learning requirements for Chartered Chemist.
Are options outside chemistry allowed?
UCL says students can take optional modules in life sciences, mathematics, management and languages.
Does Avandy state offer scores?
No. This page records UCL's wording for 2027 entry and states no scores or probabilities.
Are these the rules for 2028 entry?
No. They are UCL's wording for the 2027 application cycle. Check the course page again when UCL publishes its 2028-entry requirements.
Students and families
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