How to apply for chemistry at the University of Lincoln: BSc Chemistry (F100) asks for a B in A Level Chemistry, with a four-year MChem (F102), Environmental and Forensic Chemistry, a Science Foundation Year and Royal Society of Chemistry accreditation, for UK, international (including Chinese) and transfer applicants

The University of Lincoln is in the city of Lincoln in the east of England, and its chemistry courses are taught on the Brayford Pool campus. This guide covers 2027-28 entry using Lincoln's own website, for UK applicants, international applicants (including those from China) and transfer students. BSc Chemistry, MChem Chemistry and BSc Environmental Chemistry have full course pages; Forensic Chemistry and other courses are covered only as listed on the subject page.

1. Courses

The Chemistry subject page lists these undergraduate courses:

• BSc (Hons) Chemistry: UCAS code F100, 3 years
• MChem Chemistry: UCAS code F102, a 4-year integrated Master's
• BSc Environmental Chemistry and MChem Environmental Chemistry: the application page lists Environmental Chemistry as a new course for 2027 and the BSc page marks it "Subject to Validation"; it lasts 3 years and the page shows no UCAS code (not given on the pages used for this guide; check the course page). The course is broadly 50% Chemistry and 50% Geography
• BSc Forensic Chemistry and MChem Forensic Chemistry: not read in detail here; check the course pages on the website

You apply directly to the named course. Biology, pharmacy and other degrees are outside this guide; see the relevant subject pages on the website.

BSc Chemistry, Year 1 core modules: Chemistry Extension 1 (photochemistry, electrochemistry and spectroscopy), Core Chemistry 1.1 (energy, change and electronic structure), Core Chemistry 1.2 (molecular structure, bonding and mechanism), Practical Labs 1 (laboratory techniques, synthesis and characterisation) and Professional Practice 1 (introductory maths and analytical sciences). Year 2 core: Chemistry Extension 2 (quantum chemistry and d/f block metals), Core Chemistry 2.1 and 2.2 (stability, structure and mechanism; molecular reactivity, spectroscopy and organometallics), Practical Labs 2 and Professional Practice 2 (formulation and pharmaceutical sciences). Year 3 core: the Chemistry Research Project, Core Chemistry 3.1 (shape, symmetry and stereochemistry) and 3.2 (applied catalysis, materials and synthesis), Practical Labs 3 (advanced synthetic techniques) and Professional Practice 3 (sustainable energy and green chemistry).

Accreditation: the BSc Chemistry and MChem Chemistry pages both say the course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

MChem and placements: the subject page says the final stage of every MChem course is a full-year placement, either in a University research group or in industry, with overseas placement opportunities through an international intern programme. The MChem course page lists modules including Advanced Topics in Chemistry and, as options, an Academic Research Project and a Commercial Research Project. The BSc Chemistry page lists an optional International Study Year at an approved partner institution, open to students who have completed their third year satisfactorily and passed the application process.

Environmental Chemistry: the BSc page says Year 1 covers general and environmental chemistry plus an introduction to GIS and remote sensing; Year 2 deepens analytical chemistry and environmental data skills; Year 3 includes a research project and a proposed optional field trip to Chile. An optional placement year between Years 2 and 3 is available.

The subject page also describes a skills-development programme and themed industry challenges with partners in the analytical, formulation, pharmaceutical and energy and environmental sectors.

2. Entry requirements (2027-28)

BSc Chemistry:

• 104-112 UCAS Tariff points from at least 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, including 40 points from Chemistry
• A Level: BBC including a B in Chemistry
• BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science, depending on modules: DMM (list the units on your application); a Pearson Level 3 BTEC National (one A Level equivalent) in Medical Science or Applied Science can meet the subject requirement at Merit
• T Level: not currently accepted
• Access to HE Diploma: 112 points from 45 Level 3 credits, including 40 points from 15 credits in Chemistry
• IB: 29 points overall including Higher Level 5 in Chemistry
• GCSE: at least three at grade 4 or above, including English, Maths and Science
• Contextual offers: one grade or 8 UCAS points lower; the Chemistry subject requirement still applies

MChem Chemistry: 112-120 UCAS points (including 40 from Chemistry), BTEC Extended Diploma DDM, Access diploma 120 points, IB 30 with Higher Level 5 in Chemistry; T Levels are not currently accepted. The website is inconsistent here: the A Level line on the MChem page reads "BBB including a B in Biology or Chemistry", while the UCAS points, Access and IB lines on the same page name only Chemistry. Ask admissions whether Biology can replace Chemistry.

BSc Environmental Chemistry (new for 2027, subject to validation): 104-112 UCAS points, A Level BBC, IB 29 with Higher Level Chemistry, Access diploma 112 points (40 from 15 Chemistry credits); its T Level line reads "Merit", which differs from the BSc Chemistry page, so check the website.

The course pages say Lincoln accepts a wide range of qualification combinations, including A Levels, BTECs and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), and may consider applicants with extensive relevant work experience.

Interviews and tests: the Chemistry course pages used for this guide do not mention an interview or admissions test. Lincoln's application page says some courses need a successful interview before an offer; check UCAS Hub or email admissions@lincoln.ac.uk (telephone 01522 886097).

Science Foundation Year: if you do not meet the standard requirements, you can take a foundation year first, giving four years in total (five for an integrated Master's). The Chemistry foundation page lists Chemistry with Science Foundation Year BSc F101 and MChem F103, Forensic Chemistry BSc F1F6 and MChem F1F7, and Forensic Science BSc F411. They ask for 88 UCAS points from at least 2 A Levels, MMM in BTEC, a Pass with D or E on the Core for T Levels, and three GCSEs at grade 4 including English and Maths. The page says English requirements for international students are on each degree course page.

3. International applicants and applicants from China

• English: the BSc Chemistry page asks for IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each element; other accepted English tests are on the English requirements page, and if you fall short you may be able to take a Pre-sessional English course.
• Other qualifications: the course pages point international applicants to Lincoln's country pages for equivalents.

Applicants from China: the China page lists any one of the following for entry to Year 1 of a bachelor's degree:

• the Gaokao with an average of at least 65%
• the Huikao with an average of at least 75%
• three years of senior high school with an average of at least 75%
• the first year of a Chinese bachelor's or diploma with an average of 70% or above
• a recognised International Foundation programme
• the IB with 27 to 34 points, or three A Levels

The page adds that requirements vary by programme and points to the course pages. How these general routes relate to the chemistry pages' "B in Chemistry / IB Higher Level 5 Chemistry" is not stated; ask the International Admissions Team (intadmissions@lincoln.ac.uk). The China page gives no Gaokao science-subject score and no interview arrangements.

4. How to apply and deadlines

• Full-time undergraduate applications go through UCAS, and applications for 2027 entry are open. You can choose up to five courses and need a personal statement and a reference.
• Lincoln's application page does not give the UCAS deadline for 2027 entry. The applicants page only mentions the 14 January 2026 deadline for the previous cycle (with decisions expected by 13 May 2026 for applications made by then), so check the 2027 date on the UCAS website.
• Track offers and interview invitations in UCAS Hub; offer holders are invited to an Offer Holder Day.
• International applicants can also apply through Lincoln's partner education agents.

5. Fees and scholarships

• Tuition fees: the fee section of the course pages is loaded dynamically and the pages used for this guide show no 2027/28 figures for overseas or UK students. Check the Fees and Scholarships section of the course page and Lincoln's fees pages.
• Global Undergraduate Scholarship: for eligible international students starting in September 2027, a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of the programme. No application is needed; you are considered automatically if you meet the entry requirements and apply by 16 August 2027. It does not apply to a placement year or a year abroad; foundation-year students receive it when they move on to the next year.
• Advanced-entry students from China are not eligible for it, but may be eligible for the China Advanced Entry Undergraduate Scholarship (see the website for criteria).
• Lincoln describes the range of its international scholarships in two ways: "£1,000 up to 50% of tuition fees" on the China page and "£2,000 to 50%" on the international fees page.

6. Transfer and advanced entry

• The China page says that, depending on your background and course, you may be able to join Year 2 or Year 3 of a Lincoln bachelor's degree (advanced entry).
• Whether this is possible for chemistry, and which courses you must have taken, is not given on the pages used for this guide. Email intadmissions@lincoln.ac.uk.

7. Checklist by background

UK applicants: a B in A Level Chemistry is the key subject requirement; BTEC Applied Science can meet it, but T Levels are not currently accepted for BSc Chemistry. Other UK qualifications such as Scottish Highers are not listed on the course pages; ask admissions.

International applicants: IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each element), IB 29 with Higher Level 5 in Chemistry; if short, consider Pre-sessional English or the Science Foundation Year.

Applicants from China: a Gaokao average of 65% is the country page's general entry route; confirm the Chemistry requirement with admissions, apply through UCAS and check the 2027 deadline on the UCAS website.

Transfer students: ask the International Admissions Team first about Year 2 or Year 3 entry.

Sources: University of Lincoln, Chemistry subject page; BSc Chemistry; MChem Chemistry; BSc Environmental Chemistry; Science Foundation Year (Chemistry); How to apply; Applicants and offer holders; Entry requirements for China; International fees and funding; Global Undergraduate Scholarship. Entry requirements are for 2027-28; check Lincoln and UCAS for the latest deadlines and fees.