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Join our chemistry program where you'll explore both theoretical and practical chemistry, offering exceptional career versatilityaccredited by the Royal Society of Chemistryopportunity to transfer to related BSc programs like BSc (Honours) Forensic and Analytical Chemistry or BSc (Honours) Chemistry with Drug Discovery.Program highlightsOur BSc Chemistry program blends fundamental and applied chemical sciences. Pure chemistry focuses on decoding molecular structures and reactions, while applied chemistry addresses real-world challenges through chemical solutions.Specialized courses cover photochemistry, cage/cluster compounds, environmental chemistry, polymer science, and molecular catalysis.This comprehensive chemistry degree maintains broad subject coverage for maximum career flexibility. Students can transfer to specialized BSc programs during the first three years, including:BSc (Honours) Chemistry with Data ScienceBSc (Honours) Forensic and Analytical ChemistryBSc (Honours) Chemistry with Drug DiscoveryEvaluationAssessment approaches feature:brief response quizzesmultiple-choice assessmentsannual examinationsverbal presentationscollaborative research projectsCareer prospectsChemistry graduates enjoy consistent employment opportunities. Our alumni successfully secure positions across all chemical industry sectors, leading to well-compensated careers with advancement potential. Industrial placements significantly enhance employability.A chemistry degree provides access to diverse professional paths, spanning nanotechnology, manufacturing, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and education. The program develops valuable skills including analytical thinking, numerical proficiency, and technical writing, making graduates attractive to government agencies, healthcare institutions, and educational organizations.Recognized by the Royal Society of Chemistry, this program qualifies graduates for Chartered Chemist status, the professional standard for chemists in the UK and EU.
Highers - Standard entry requirements: Year 1 entry: ABBB/AABC (Chemistry B, Maths B), Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics, Advanced Higher Chemistry and Maths recommended for S6 study and to compensate for missed Higher grades in S5. Minimum entry requirements Year 1 entry: ABBC/BBBB (Chemistry B and Maths B), Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Chemistry and Maths recommended for S6 study and to compensate for missed Higher grades in S5. Applicants with grades slightly below the minimum requirements may be considered for admission subject to successful completion of the Strathclyde STEM Summer School.
Advanced Highers - Year 2 entry: BBB (Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Biology/Human Biology)
A Levels - Standard entry requirements: Year 1 entry: BBB (Chemistry, and one of Maths, Physics or Biology), Year 2 entry: BBB(Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Biology)
International Baccalaureate - Standard entry requirements: Year 1 entry: 30(Chemistry at HL and one of Maths, Physics or Biology at HL), Year 2 entry: 30 (Chemistry, Maths and Physics or Biology all at HL)
HNC/HND - Year 1 entry: relevant HNC, B in Graded Unit, Year 2 entry: relevant HND, BBB in Graded Units. IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5), TOEFL (ibt): 73 overall, with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing: 18.