Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Materials Chemistry with Work Placement in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
|
Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,240
(c. USD40,347.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Materials chemistry explores how chemical principles can be applied to fields like nanotechnology, electronics, polymer science, and energy solutions. This discipline bridges theoretical chemistry with real-world applications. Through hands-on laboratory work, expert-led lectures, and mastery of cutting-edge analytical techniques, you'll gain the expertise needed to develop next-generation materials.
The program also offers an MSci option featuring a professional placement year, either domestically or internationally, between the third and final academic years. This valuable experience boosts career prospects by refining both technical abilities and interpersonal skills. The curriculum combines practical experimentation, in-depth coursework from field-leading academics, and advanced analytical training to prepare you for creating tomorrow's innovative materials. Instruction comes from pioneering researchers whose work advances global technologies in functional nanomaterials, photonic chemistry, sustainable energy systems, solar cell development, polymeric materials, and catalytic processes.
Chemistry alumni pursue diverse careers as research scientists, process engineers, and analytical specialists, along with opportunities in management, marketing, environmental regulation, intellectual property, and financial sectors. Notable employers of recent graduates include EDF Energy, Quotient Clinical, Reckitt Benckiser, Sterling Medical Innovation, and Synergy Outsourcing.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
SQA Higher entry requirements
BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at ABBB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Chemistry at BB.
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level standard entry requirements
ABB BBB
Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Chemistry.
IB standard entry requirements
32 (5,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Chemistry.
Advanced entry requirements for Materials Chemistry
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Advanced Highers AAA including Mathematics and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
A-level advanced entry requirements
Three A-levels at grades A*AA including Mathematics and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points with three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6 in Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches), Chemistry and Physics attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
Choose point of entry 2nd year on your UCAS application to indicate you wish to be considered for advanced entry.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at ABBB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Chemistry at BB.
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level standard entry requirements
ABB BBB
Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Chemistry.
IB standard entry requirements
32 (5,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Chemistry.
Advanced entry requirements for Materials Chemistry
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Advanced Highers AAA including Mathematics and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
A-level advanced entry requirements
Three A-levels at grades A*AA including Mathematics and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points with three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6 in Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches), Chemistry and Physics attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
Choose point of entry 2nd year on your UCAS application to indicate you wish to be considered for advanced entry.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
Tuition
GBP
30,240