How many subjects can I study?
What subjects can I study?
How do I submit my subject choices?
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3 (or Year 4 if undertaking a placement or year abroad)
Year 4 (or Year 5 if undertaking a placement or year abroad)
You’ll study 120 credits in total with a minimum of two and no more than four subjects.
You’ll study 120 credits in total which can be a minimum of two subjects and no more than three subjects.
You’ll study 120 credits in total in modules from at least two and no more than three subjects. At least 40 credits must be taken in a final research project.
If you follow the Year Abroad or Placement Year route, you’ll be transferred onto the four-year version of your course during your second year.
You’ll study modules from at least one and no more than three subjects to a maximum of 120 credits.
At least 40 credits must be taken in a final research project.
Available subjects for this course are split into two groups:
Group A
With specialism in at least one of these subjects in your final year.
Group B
Available for study in Years 1 to 3, but not Year 4.
[If taking a placement year or year abroad, available to study in Years 1, 2 and 4, but not Year 5]
*you’ll need to have studied specific subjects to be eligible for the starred subjects. Please check our courses database for more information.
There are also specific joint honours routes available through this course in which you would focus on two preferred subjects in all four years of study (in the first year there may be the opportunity to take modules in a third subject).
Once we’ve received your application we’ll send you login details for the UG Applicant Portal. You’ll then be able to complete the form available in your portal.
When completing your subject choice form, please ensure you list your courses in preference order. Your first choice must be from the Group A list above.
You should choose at least two subjects and no more than four, in decreasing order of preference (i.e. choice 1 is your preferred subject choice).
If you wish to study Chemistry, you must select it as one of your top two subjects.
If you receive an offer from us, we’ll include any required subjects for your first two subject choices in your offer to ensure you’ll be able to study these. For more information about required subjects and the grades we’ll need, please see the Entry Requirements section on our courses database.
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