Chemistry MChem
Course Overview - Chemistry MChem
Unravel the mysteries of molecular structure and reactivity.
Why Chemistry at Strathclyde?
Ranked 1st in the UK for Chemistry, with the maximum score of 100/100 (Guardian University Guide, 2026)
Benefit from our industrial placement scheme, strong industry links and close relationships with professional bodies.
Option to switch between other MChem courses and BSc degrees, such as BSc (Honours) Chemistry, up to Year 3.
AstraZeneca and GSK offer a bursary scheme for undergraduates in chemistry.
Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Study of pu...
Unravel the mysteries of molecular structure and reactivity.<br/><br/>Why Chemistry at Strathclyde? <br/>Ranked 1st in the UK for Chemistry, with the maximum score of 100/100 (Guardian University Guide, 2026)<br/>Benefit from our industrial placement scheme, strong industry links and close relationships with professional bodies.<br/>Option to switch between other MChem courses and BSc degrees, such as BSc (Honours) Chemistry, up to Year 3.<br/>AstraZeneca and GSK offer a bursary scheme for undergraduates in chemistry.<br/>Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.<br/>Study of pure and applied chemistry<br/>provides maximum flexibility when<br/>choosing a career path.<br/><br/>Your Career<br/>A degree in chemistry opens doors to a wide range of job opportunities. The range of available roles is considerable and covers many different types of chemistry and industries such as nanotechnology, large-scale chemical plants, the drinks and pharmaceutical industries and teaching.<br/><br/>Recent graduate job roles include: <br/>Chemical analyst<br/>Graduate scientist<br/>Industrial chemist<br/>Laboratory chemist <br/>Research chemist
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
University of Strathclyde
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F103
Institution Code
S78
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,C
A,B,B,B
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
Year 1 entry: (Chemistry at HL and one of Maths, Physics or Biology at HL) Year 2 entry: (Chemistry and Maths at HL)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
Chemistry at H2, Maths at H3.
Scottish HNC
Pass
Year 1 entry, relevant HNC, B in Graded Unit
Scottish HND
Pass
Year 2 entry, relevant HND, BBB in Graded Units
A level
B,B,B
Year 1 entry: BBB (Chemistry and one of Maths, Physics or Biology) Year 2 entry: BBB (Chemistry B and Maths B)
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