School of Chemistry

How to apply

After you apply we will assess your application based on the information on your UCAS form. On the basis of this information we will decide whether to invite you to one of our informal interview days which, for UK based applicants, are an essential part of the admissions process. Occasionally we may not be able to give you an immediate decision but if this is the case we will still contact you to let you know that your application has reached us safely. 

We typically contact applicants within 3 weeks of their forms being submitted through UCAS.

If you are invited to one of our interview days we will send you details of our simple sign-up system so that you can select a date, that is best for you, on which to visit us. This is your opportunity to visit Leeds, find out more information on the course and talk to current students and staff who will answer any questions you may have.

After the interview days we process offers as quickly as possible and you will typically be notified of the details of any offer within a week. We will contact you through both the UCAS system and a letter to provide you with further details.

The next step is for you to accept or reject the offer through UCAS. You have the opportunity to choose a 'Firm' (first) place or 'Insurance' (second) place.

More information on how and when to reply to offers is available on the UCAS website.

If you decide to accept our offer then you will be sent a confirmation email or letter from UCAS. You will then need to apply for accommodation online or contact the Accommodation Office. 
 
Once you have satisfied the entry offer, or if you have been given an unconditional offer, the University will send you a letter in August confirming your place and giving details of the University Induction Week. In early September you will be sent a 'Welcome Pack' which will tell you everything that you need to know about arriving, living, registering and studying here at Leeds.

Deferred entry
We are happy to receive applications from students who have taken or are planning to take a gap year. You can apply for deferred entry during your A2 year or apply during your year out. An unconditional offer may be made if you have already received your results, whereas if you are still awaiting your results we can only make you a conditional offer.