If you study Applied Chemistry BSc at XJTLU you'll study Chemistry at the University of Liverpool on the XJTLU 2+2 programme. View all XJTLU 2+2 programmes.
If you love chemistry and want to keep your future career options open, this programme offers a solid grounding in all aspects of chemistry, while allowing you to incorporate some non-chemical options to broaden your education.
This programme offers a solid grounding in all aspects of chemistry, while allowing you to incorporate some non-chemical options to broaden your education.
Your programme shares a common chemistry core, differing only in optional modules with other chemistry programmes in the department. Building on the foundation you developed at XJTLU, the first year in Liverpool progresses rapidly, with a mix of theory and practical modules to give you a solid grounding in the subject.
By your final year, you will be a proficient chemist, and you will be able to extend your knowledge in the three traditional branches of chemistry. You will also be offered a choice of optional chemistry and non-chemistry modules, or modules in science education for those interested in pursuing a career in teaching. Practical modules in Year Three will continue to develop your skills and knowledge. This may involve conducting miniprojects, relevant in the modern world, to develop your skill set and make you industry-ready.
Our BSc programmes have bachelor accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) ensuring your degree with us will set you on the pathway to a successful career.
The Royal Society of Chemistry is a learned society for chemists in the United Kingdom.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.
All XJTLU 2+2 students receive a partnership discount of 10% on the standard fees for international students. We also offer 50 XJTLU Excellence Scholarships providing a 25% discount on tuition fees to the students that score most highly in stage 2 at XJTLU across the different subject areas. Allocation is based on the number of applications received per programme.
The net fees (inclusive of the discounts) can be seen below.
2025 tuition fee (full) - £29,100
2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students (inclusive of 10% discount) - £26,190
2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students qualifying for Excellence Scholarship (inclusive of 25% discount) - £21,825
Fees stated are for the 2025-26 academic year.
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
You will learn more advanced topics within all the main branches of chemistry and continue to develop your quantitative and key skills.
Practical skills will be developed through stand-alone practical modules and you will have the opportunity to spend between six and nine hours per week in the laboratory.
On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
In your final year you will continue to study the three main branches of chemistry, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, but the emphasis is on the application of chemistry to the modern world. You will also further develop skills to enhance your employability and general chemistry skills, including a module on Further key skills and Molecular modelling.
There are a range of linked activities in the Faculty of Science and Engineering including the Department of Chemistry which aim to improve your cultural learning, as well as academic and/or communication skills; hence, your employability skills. Liverpool students pair up with your XJTLU counterparts to undertake an undergraduate assignment which runs on both sites simultaneously. Therefore, the tasks can then be compared and contrasted.
Year 3 students can take 15 credits from outside Chemistry, most notably Becoming Entrepreneurial (ULMS254). A modern language module can also be taken.
On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| FURTHER ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (CHEM333) | 15 |
| INORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY (CHEM313) | 15 |
| FURTHER PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (CHEM354) | 15 |
| PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY YR 3 (CHEM375) | 22.5 |
| FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECTS (CHEM370) | 22.5 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
The Central Teaching Laboratories offer a unique environment for the study of physical sciences. Chemistry occupies the top floor, which houses synthetic chemistry and physical chemistry labs with new equipment for a wide range of experiments.
Zhang Jiaqi shares their experience on the Chemistry 2+2 course.
From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:
I think studying chemistry at the University of Liverpool is positively challenging and interesting. The courses we take blend theoretical knowledge and practical sessions together, which is very beneficial for your future academic development. You can test the theory you learn in the lab session and strengthen your understanding of theoretical knowledge majorly.
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