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Which 5 choices should i make

I am going to apply for chemistry and and have chosen : UCl for chemistry with maths, and Durham for chemistry. I need to pick the other three, Can anyone suggest the very best chemistry unis there are (other than imperial and Oxbridge). Is Manchester good for chemistry?

Reply 1

totallyfine

Are you year 12?
If so, go to the open days in June-ish and see these places to decide what you think would suit you. If you cannot get to these, then search on youtube for student feedback and virtual open day videos. Look at the modules on offer to see if they will interest you.
Also, you are picking very competitive places so try to find a back up option in your 5 choices, that will act as a safety net

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Reply 2

University of Bath

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Hi there!

Great to hear you're planning on going into chemistry - such an interesting subject and I'm sure it'll open many varied doors for you in the future.

I definitely agree with the advice above RE visiting open days. Its a great way to get a feel for a place in the flesh to see if its right for you. If you wanted a hand shortlisting though, I found the complete university guide a really handy tool for seeing which unis were highest for my course. For chem it looks like St Andrews, Imperial, Edinburgh, York, Bristol and Bath may be worth a look. I'd also consider looking for a course with a placement year of this is something you'd be interested in, as this will add a lot of value to your CV on graduation!

The general advice is to choose one aspirational uni (a competitive one with requirements around about 1 grade above your PGs), 3 realistic unis with requirements the same as your PGs, and one insurance choice which you'd be very happy to go to but which has requirements 1-2 grades below your PGs just in case things don't go your way on results day.

I hope this helps, best of luck with your choices 🙂

Holly
University of Bath

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Reply 3

jacobp3946

Hi, I'm a current chem student at Durham:

Make sure you visit here before applying; Durham is very niche and quite isolating at times - but some people love it. Pick your college carefully and visit multiple - your college (and whether you meld with it well) defines your whole uni experience. The chemistry course (starting from day 1 of first year) is very full on and definitely one of the most challenging in the country - especially regarding the workload. It's a lovely city here, though, and if you're up for a challenge academically in a really close-knit department then it's definitely worth it. Module choices and prospects are also great.

Feel free to message me with any questions about studying here :smile:

Edit: Durham also do Natural Sciences which allows a mishmash of chemistry, maths, physics, bio etc. in whatever way you desire. https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/natural-sciences/

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