Develop specialist knowledge and practical skills in forensic science and analytical chemistry.
Why Forensic & Analytical Chemistry at Strathclyde?
Ranked 1st in the UK for Forensic Science (Complete University Guide 2024)
Ranked 7th in the UK for Chemistry (Guardian Good University Guide 2024).
Unique course in the UK, with dual professional accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry and Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
Undertake a 12-month paid industrial placement.
Learn from leading analytical scientists, and forensic scientists active...
Develop specialist knowledge and practical skills in forensic science and analytical chemistry.<br/><br/>Why Forensic & Analytical Chemistry at Strathclyde?<br/>Ranked 1st in the UK for Forensic Science (Complete University Guide 2024) <br/>Ranked 7th in the UK for Chemistry (Guardian Good University Guide 2024).<br/>Unique course in the UK, with dual professional accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry and Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.<br/>Undertake a 12-month paid industrial placement.<br/>Learn from leading analytical scientists, and forensic scientists actively involved in forensic casework.<br/>Develop as an all-round analytical chemist with thorough training in the applications of forensic science.<br/>Opportunity to study for a year at a European university or undertake industrial placement abroad.<br/><br/>Your Career<br/>Graduates have a wide range of employment opportunities including chemistry-oriented careers. <br/><br/>Recent graduate job roles include: <br/>Analytical scientist<br/>Pharmaceutical scientist<br/>Environmental scientist<br/>Forensic scientist<br/>Nanotechnologist <br/>Large scale industrial chemist
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
University of Strathclyde
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F190
Institution Code
S78
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B A,A,A,C Chemistry B, Maths B, Biology/Human Biology. Advanced Higher Chemistry and Maths recommended for S6 study and to compensate for missed Higher grades in S5. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 Year 1 entry: (Chemistry at HL and one of Maths, Physics or Biology at HL) Year 2 entry: (Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Biology all at HL) Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Chemistry at H2, Maths at H2, Biology at H3 Scottish Advanced HigherA,B,B Year 2 entry: Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Biology. Scottish HNCPass Year 1 Entry: A in Graded Unit. Scottish HNDPass Year 2 Entry: AAA in Graded Units A levelA,B,B Year 1 entry: ABB (Chemistry and one of Maths, Physics or Biology) Year 2 entry: ABB (Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Biology) |
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