BSc (Hons) Chemistry at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A four-year BSc (Hons) in Chemistry covering pure and applied chemistry, accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Strathclyde is ranked 1st in the UK for Chemistry in the Guardian University Guide 2026. Students can switch between the BSc (Hons) and MChem courses up to Year 3.

What you will study

Year 1 covers foundation classes in chemistry, mathematics, and physics or biology; Years 2 and 3 cover inorganic, organic, biological and physical chemistry with laboratory work increasing to four afternoons a week; in the final year students specialise and complete a research project. Advanced classes include photochemistry, cage and cluster modules, environmental chemistry, polymer chemistry and molecular catalysis; a year of study abroad is optional.

Career pathways

Chemistry graduates work across the chemical industry, including nanotechnology, large-scale chemical plants, the drinks and pharmaceutical industries and teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Highers: standard entry ABBB or AABC (Chemistry B and Maths B; Higher Applications of Mathematics not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics); minimum entry ABBC or BBBB, with applicants slightly below the minimum considered subject to completing the Strathclyde STEM Summer School. Advanced Highers Year 2 entry: ABB (Chemistry B and Maths B). A-levels: Year 1 entry BBB, Year 2 entry ABB (Chemistry B and Maths B). International Baccalaureate: Year 1 entry 30, Year 2 entry 32 (Chemistry HL5 and Maths HL5). HNC/HND: Year 1 entry relevant HNC with B in Graded Unit; Year 2 entry relevant HND with BB in Graded Units, or HNC in Applied Sciences (Chemistry Route) from Glasgow Clyde College with 15 credits and A in Graded Unit.

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 tuition, per academic year. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (full-time, BSc Honours)

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