St. Andrews,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Honours) in Materials Chemistry in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews
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St Andrews United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,160
(c. USD40,510.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The BSc (Hons) in Materials Chemistry explores the connections between material composition, structure, microstructure, and properties to innovate new materials for applications like semiconductor manufacturing, energy technology, biomaterials, catalytic substances, smart coatings, and nanotechnology. Throughout this program, students gain comprehensive chemical expertise complemented by hands-on laboratory work and training with modern instrumentation and computational methods. This degree equips graduates with essential skills for careers in chemistry across industry, academia, or research sectors. Offered by the School of Chemistry as a four-year program, the BSc in Materials Chemistry keeps students abreast of cutting-edge developments while grounding them in core principles. The curriculum delivers thorough chemical knowledge strengthened by practical experimentation, alongside rigorous scientific education that prepares graduates for diverse professional opportunities, including fields beyond traditional chemistry.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
SQA Highers
Standard entry grades - AAAAB, including A in Chemistry and an A in one other subject from the following: Biology (or Human Biology), Computing Science, Economics, Geography, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades - AABB, including A in Chemistry and an A in one other subject from the following: Biology (or Human Biology), Computing Science, Economics, Geography, Mathematics and Physics.
GCE A-Levels
Standard entry grades - AAA, including A in Chemistry.
Minimum entry grades - ABB, including A in Chemistry.
IB points
Standard entry grades - 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in Chemistry and HL6 in one of the following subjects: Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades - 36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL6 in Chemistry and HL5 in one of the following subjects: Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, Mathematics and Physics.
IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score 6.5, with 6.0. minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
TOEFL iBT - 79 Minimum overall score, with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writing-21, Speaking-18).
Standard entry grades - AAAAB, including A in Chemistry and an A in one other subject from the following: Biology (or Human Biology), Computing Science, Economics, Geography, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades - AABB, including A in Chemistry and an A in one other subject from the following: Biology (or Human Biology), Computing Science, Economics, Geography, Mathematics and Physics.
GCE A-Levels
Standard entry grades - AAA, including A in Chemistry.
Minimum entry grades - ABB, including A in Chemistry.
IB points
Standard entry grades - 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in Chemistry and HL6 in one of the following subjects: Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades - 36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL6 in Chemistry and HL5 in one of the following subjects: Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, Mathematics and Physics.
IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score 6.5, with 6.0. minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
TOEFL iBT - 79 Minimum overall score, with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writing-21, Speaking-18).
Tuition
GBP
30,160