Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

⁽¹⁾ Ord: ordinary call, Ext: extraordinary call. Cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 academic year
⁽²⁾ Tuition fees for the ECTS credits of the first year. Other fees not included
⁽³⁾ Discount equivalent to 99% of the tuition fees for first-time enrolment, under a decree of the Xunta de Galicia

Description

It aims to train professionals for the chemical industry. In this sector, which is the fourth largest industrial sector in Spain (approx. 10%), professionals carry out research, development, design, engineering and process control tasks in various fields (timber, petrochemical, steel, food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, etc.).

Applicant profile

Although the Faculty of Chemistry has not defined an ideal entry profile for the degree, it is highly recommended to have taken Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics in the second year of the Baccalaureate (this is not always possible, as they are not compatible in all secondary schools).

It is also advisable to enter the degree with a capacity for abstraction and scientific reasoning, together with the ability to work steadily in order to progress properly in acquiring knowledge and skills.

Access and admission

• Baccalaureate with the university entrance exam (PAU) passed
• Higher vocational training qualifications
• Entrance exam for people over 25 or over 45
• Previous university degree

Career opportunities

• Work as a chemist in State bodies, municipalities or provinces
• Chemists in monopolies and companies dependent, even indirectly, on the State where this role is required
• Chemists in public health institutes
• Customs chemists
• Chemists in private companies
• Chemists in official laboratories
• Secondary and university teaching and research