Which UK Universities have the best maths faculties?

A level maths needed for chemistry degree?

  • hi, i really want to do a chemistry degree at universities in the UK like, Warwick, Bath, York, UCL etc however was just wondering how much maths was involved in the course. my a levels are the following Chemistry predicted grade A Biology predicted grade A Psychology predicted grade B Fine Art predicted grade A i have no maths a level, (still in yr 12) and was just wondering if this would be a massive disadvantage to me a) for applying to one of the above universities and b) coping with the course if i was fortunate enough to be accepted thank you for any help/advice, i appreciate your time :D

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    in America you need calculus through differential equations

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Agree with Poetic Chemist. Differential eq. is probably the highest you really need to go but if you are REALLY crazy and want to specialize in physical chemistry, you probably will need more.

Agent P

You can't really include A level maths now as you're already undertaking 4 A levels but if you are fortunate enough to be accepted for Warwick University you'll have the opportunity to work mathematics in eg dimensional analysis and calculus required in America and for physical chemistry as Warwick University is a mathematics research centre so you'll be able to easily integrate mathematics into your chemistry degree course via your practical write-ups as you're in a mathematical environment. You could SLOWLY work-through a course in the concept of limit which would be acceptable to the chemistry admissions staff and would effectively underpin University calculus study. But be cautious: at this stage it's best to do nothing that will risk the momentum you've generated.

QS

Well, a good level of maths or algebra at least, is needed as you will need to calculate the number of moles in a substance & rearrange formulae, convert pressures, atmospheres & all sorts of powers due to the nature & volume of the subject matter. If you don't get it now, then you could get it later, during the course or even use the OU (Open University) to get the skills you need. If you have these science subjects at the level you say, then you'll probably be fine.

froodles01

Hi for most of the universities you have mentioned you would need to get three a-levels grades at around ABB level . Chemistry would have to be one, a science or maths another. So to answer a) while you would need to check with UCAS it probably wouldn't be a disadvantage so long as you have GCSE Maths B or better. As for question b) In my opinion it would be really useful if you were doing A-Level Maths but if you are prepared to work hard it should be no problem. It is no surprise to me that you have predicted A-Level grades as most good schools would give you targets set every school term at least. Good luck

French Sirius

Go on to www.ucas.com, select one of the courses and universities that you are interested in, and look at the course (and grade) requirements. I would say you would have been better off studying maths A-level in order to read chemistry at a UK university. I am surprised that you have "predicted A level grades" after one term of the sixth form.

Gervald F

Without AP math grades, you will likely have to take Calculus in college. Most BS in Chemistry programs require 3 semesters of Calculus and a semester of differential equations, which is doable. You should not be at a loss with your intended course of study, and if you are you should be able to take some of those math courses over summer sessions and things. Good luck!

Scott N

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