University of Durham
Chemistry and Physics
Typical offer rate
92–100%
high entry
Typical entry
A*AA
Grad employment
88%
15 months after
In professional roles
84%
Median grad salary
£34,000
15 months after
Durham's chemistry and physics degree studies the two sciences together, covering quantum mechanics, thermodynamics and molecular structure in a way that reflects their deep connection. The combination suits students who want to understand matter and energy from both chemical and physical perspectives. Offers are made around A*AA at A-level.
How hard is it to get in?
The typical applicant to Chemistry and Physics at University of Durham has a 92–100% chance of an offer, high by UK standards. Most offers are made around A*AA at A-level. That baseline is course-typical. Your own chance depends on your grades, subjects and the rest of your profile.
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Estimate my chancesEntry requirements
- Typical A-level grades: A*AA
- UCAS tariff: 152–152 points
About University of Durham
Durham is a collegiate Russell Group university in the north-east, one of England's oldest, its students organised into colleges around the Norman cathedral and castle.
Full details and how to apply are on the university's official course page: University of Durham · Chemistry and Physics
Offer rate and graduate-outcome figures are course-typical baselines derived from UK admissions and HESA data; they are estimates, not guarantees. Your personalised offer likelihood is calculated in the Unimetrica app.