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.
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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

14/09/2026

Campus

University of Strathclyde

Course Address
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ

Application Details

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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