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BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Teaching at University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Teaching combines a chemistry degree with pedagogy and school placements in Scottish secondary schools. The MChem route is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Pure & Applied Chemistry; Strathclyde Institute of Education  |  Duration: 4 years (BSc Hons)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 to 3 cover chemistry, mathematics and physics or biology, then inorganic, organic, biological and physical chemistry with increasing laboratory work. Year 4 develops the pedagogy of teaching in the Strathclyde Institute of Education with 18 weeks of placement in Scottish secondary schools, and the MChem Year 5 adds specialisation and a chemistry research project with an educational aspect.

Career pathways

Most graduates follow a career as a secondary school chemistry teacher, and can also compete for jobs in all branches of the chemical industry, government services, hospitals and education. The MChem is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and graduates are eligible to apply for Chartered Chemist status.

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Entry requirements

Faculty of Science, Pure & Applied Chemistry with Strathclyde Institute of Education (BSc Hons and MChem). Scottish Highers, standard entry: ABBB or AABC including Chemistry B, Maths B and English C; minimum entry: ABBC or BBBB including Chemistry B, Maths B and English C (Higher Applications of Mathematics not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics). Applicants slightly below the minimum may be considered subject to the Strathclyde STEM Summer School. Advanced Highers, Year 2 entry: ABB (Chemistry B, Maths B; Higher English C). A levels: Year 1 entry BBB, Year 2 entry ABB (Chemistry B and Maths B), plus GCSE English Language 4/C and English Literature 4/C. International Baccalaureate: Year 1 entry 30, Year 2 entry 32 (Chemistry HL5, Maths HL5, English SL6). HNC/HND: Year 1 relevant HNC with B in Graded Unit; Year 2 relevant HND with BB in Graded Units; also Higher English C or equivalent and National 5 Mathematics grade C or above. Applicants who receive an offer must attend and pass an interview. Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is required before Year 4 placement, and a Certificate of Good Conduct is required for anyone who has lived outside the UK for three consecutive months or more in the five years before placement. Deferred entry accepted. International students should apply to BSc Hons Chemistry with Teaching (International).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Rest of UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland) rate for full-time undergraduate programmes; Scotland-domiciled fee to be confirmed by the Scottish Funding Council Source

International applicants: GBP 29,350 a year (2026/27). Full-time, per academic year, tuition only. International applicants are directed to the Chemistry with Teaching (International) degree. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (BSc Hons)

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