Chemistry is the study of atoms, molecules and ions, their structures, properties, synthesis and interactions with each other. The subject covers a wide range, from simple compounds like sodium chloride to complex molecules such as DNA. **The importance of chemistry** A knowledge of chemistry informs understanding of science, technology and engineering. A modern chemist can make significant contributions to a sustainable and healthy future. Some examples include the development of: * efficient renewable energy sources * smart materials and devices * targeted medicinal therapies **MChem degree programme** The MChem degree programme covers topics in all areas of the field, from the basics to the most advanced understanding and applications. In the early years of your degree programme, you will study core courses in chemistry and mathematics. In addition, there is also a flexible curriculum to suit your personal interests. This means you may be able to combine courses in other sciences, arts or humanities with your core chemistry content. This flexibility means you may be able to potentially transfer to an alternative degree programme within science or engineering at the end of Year 1. You will have scope to specialise through appropriate choice of option courses in Year 2, advanced lecture course topics in Year 4, and through the choice of your research project in Year 5. You will also develop greater leadership and organisational skills through group-based learning and open-ended projects. In your final year, you will gain hands-on experience of research and carry out an in-depth individual research project with a choice of location and context. **Programme benefits** * All our chemistry programmes are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. * You will have the opportunity to combine the study of chemistry with a wide range of other subjects in Years 1 and 2. * The School of Chemistry scored 87.7% in the National Student Survey 2025 for overall student satisfaction.
A Level: {'start': ['A', 'A', 'A', None], 'end': ['A', 'B', 'B', None]} | Required subjects: A levels: Chemistry at B; Mathematics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4. Standard A level requirements must be achieved in one set of exams. | Scottish Higher: AAAB | AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6 (Standard). AABB by end of S6 (Minimum). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A; Chemistry at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics and Chemistry are recommended. National 5s: English at C. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL (Standard). 32 points with 655 at HL (Minimum). Required subjects: HL: Chemistry at 5; Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 5. SL: English at 5; Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6 (if not at HL).
total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. ISE II with distinctions in all four components. total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. total 92 with at least 20 in each component (before 21 Jan 2026); total 4.5 with at least 4.0 in each component (from 21 Jan 2026). We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. ISE II with distinctions in all four components.
Scotland - Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees. England/Wales/Northern Ireland - The Rest of UK (RUK) students commencing or continuing their studies in September 2027, the tuition fees will be £10,050. EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees. Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme — 2027 Laboratory
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