Best chemistry universities in uk
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With over 60 universities offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses in chemistry, the UK is one of the most sought-after countries by international students. This is because of the cutting-edge educational standards and facilities that help students to succeed in their careers with the country offering extraordinary opportunities.

The curriculum integrates both theoretical and practical knowledge development where students gain hands-on experience by working on various projects.

Some of the best chemistry universities in UK include the top-ranked universities like the University of Oxford the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, the University College London and many more. One can opt to specialise in medical chemistry, chemical biology entrepreneurship, applied analytical chemistry and courses combined with management. This boasts the profile of aspirants to enter the successful career path.
 

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University of Oxford, Oxford

8.7(Based on 11 User Reviews)England, UK
M.Sc Biochemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL110
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Tuition:  
(£51,318/Yr)$70.3K/Yr
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(£13,680/Yr)$18.7K/Yr
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#3/700 QS Ranking 2025(Chemistry)

University of Cambridge, Cambridge

7.7(Based on 7 User Reviews)England, UK21%Acceptance Rate
PhD Clinical Biochemistry
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7
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Tuition:  
(£50,250/Yr)$68.8K/Yr
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#11/700 QS Ranking 2025(Chemistry)

Imperial College London, London

6.7(Based on 27 User Reviews)England, UK15%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Chemistry
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125TOEFL100PTE69
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Tuition:  
(£43,725/Yr)$59.9K/Yr
Living
(£3,686/Yr)$5K/Yr
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#24/700 QS Ranking 2025(Chemistry)

University College London, London

8.3(Based on 13 User Reviews)England, UK25%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Chemistry
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE320IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
(£38,675/Yr)$53K/Yr
Living
(£20,058/Yr)$27.5K/Yr
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#82/700 QS Ranking 2025(Chemistry)

King's College London, London

8.3(Based on 26 User Reviews)England, UK13%Acceptance Rate
M.Pharm
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7.0PTE69
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Tuition:  
(£35,827/Yr)$49.1K/Yr
Living
(£15,636/Yr)$21.4K/Yr
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University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

9.0(Based on 30 User Reviews)Scotland, UK11%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Chemistry
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE65
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Tuition:  
(£39,200/Yr)$53.7K/Yr
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#22/700 QS Ranking 2025(Chemistry)

The University of Manchester, Manchester

8.7(Based on 38 User Reviews)England, UK51%Acceptance Rate
M.Pharm Pharmacy
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE298IELTS6.5PTE60
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Tuition:  
(£32,363/Yr)$44.3K/Yr
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(£8,580/Yr)$11.8K/Yr
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#96/700 QS Ranking 2025(Chemistry)

University of Bristol, Bristol

9.3(Based on 17 User Reviews)England, UK12%Acceptance Rate
MSci Chemical Physics
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE59
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Tuition:  
(£31,042/Yr)$42.5K/Yr
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(£9,720/Yr)$13.3K/Yr
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#104/700 QS Ranking 2025(Chemistry)

University of Birmingham, Birmingham

8.0(Based on 27 User Reviews)England, UK13%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Pharmacy
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL88PTE67
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Tuition:  
(£27,288/Yr)$37.4K/Yr
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(£8,694/Yr)$11.9K/Yr
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University of Glasgow, Glasgow

9.3(Based on 42 User Reviews)Scotland, UK28%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Chemistry
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL90PTE59
Programs
Tuition:  
(£30,240/Yr)$41.4K/Yr
Living
(£9,623/Yr)$13.2K/Yr
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University of Warwick, Coventry

8.0(Based on 58 User Reviews)England, UK14%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Polymer Chemistry
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE62
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Tuition:  
(£34,428/Yr)$47.2K/Yr
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University of Leeds, Leeds

8.7(Based on 56 User Reviews)England, UK56.67%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Biopharmaceutical Development
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE64
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Tuition:  
(£33,200/Yr)$45.5K/Yr
Living
(£2,832/Yr)$3.9K/Yr
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University of Southampton, Southampton

9.0(Based on 16 User Reviews)England, UK77%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Chemistry with Maths
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
GRE316IELTS6.0PTE51
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Tuition:  
(£35,000/Yr)$47.9K/Yr
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University of Sheffield, Sheffield

9.3(Based on 26 User Reviews)England, UK85%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Chemistry
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE61
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Tuition:  
(£29,405/Yr)$40.3K/Yr
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(£8,012/Yr)$11K/Yr
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#92/700 QS Ranking 2025(Chemistry)

University of Nottingham, Nottingham

9.7(Based on 26 User Reviews)England, UK11%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Biochemistry and Genetics
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE65
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Tuition:  
(£33,436/Yr)$45.8K/Yr
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(£8,533/Yr)$11.7K/Yr
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#251/700 QS Ranking 2025(Chemistry)

Queen Mary, University of London, London

7.3(Based on 25 User Reviews)England, UK44%Acceptance Rate
B.S Chemistry
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE65
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Tuition:  
(£32,950/Yr)$45.1K/Yr
Living
(£6,571/Yr)$9K/Yr
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#201/700 QS Ranking 2025(Chemistry)

Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne

7.3(Based on 19 User Reviews)England, UK87%Acceptance Rate
M.Phil Geochemistry
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125IELTS6.5PTE70
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Tuition:  
(£28,975/Yr)$39.7K/Yr
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#175/700 QS Ranking 2025(Chemistry)

Durham University, Durham

9.3(Based on 6 User Reviews)England, UK83%Acceptance Rate
M.A Chemistry
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7
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Tuition:  
(£31,000/Yr)$42.5K/Yr
Living
(£11,436/Yr)$15.7K/Yr
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University of Liverpool, Liverpool

7.7(Based on 25 User Reviews)England, UK14%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Advanced Chemical Sciences
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE61
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Tuition:  
(£26,350/Yr)$36.1K/Yr
Living
(£247/Yr)$338.39/Yr
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#159/700 QS Ranking 2025(Chemistry)

University of St Andrews, St Andrews

10.0(Based on 5 User Reviews)Scotland, UK
M.A Chemistry with French
Course duration:
5 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7PTE65
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Tuition:  
(£28,020/Yr)$38.4K/Yr
Living
(£14,590/Yr)$20K/Yr
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