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Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- MSci
- 5 Years
- Full-time
- 15/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- University of Strathclyde
Course summary
This hybrid degree was created to bridge the knowledge gap between engineers and chemists.
Why Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering at Strathclyde?
Ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Chemistry (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and The Guardian University Guide 2024)
Ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Chemical Engineering (Complete University Guide 2024)
Benefit from bursary schemes available for Chemistry undergraduates.
Extensive practical work provides the preparative and analytical skills which employers are
looking for.
Dual accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institution of Chemical Engineers.
12 month engineering research project in year 4.
Gain expertise to transform small-scale laboratory practice into industrial-scale chemical operations.
Your Career
Our graduates compete very successfully for jobs in all branches of the chemical industry, both in the UK and overseas. The chance of employment is substantially increased by experience gained in undergraduate industrial placements and internships.
Recent graduate job roles include:
Analytical chemist
Chemical engineer
Project engineer
Technical associate
Research analyst
Process safety engineer
Development chemist
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chemical Engineers, Institution of
- Chemistry, Royal Society of
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
- EU has vacancies
- Wales has vacancies
- England has vacancies
- International has vacancies
- Scotland does not have vacancies
- Northern Ireland has vacancies
- Republic of Ireland has vacancies
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- FH18
- Institution code:
- S78
- Campus name:
- University of Strathclyde
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Year 1 entry: ABB (Chemistry and one of Maths or Physics)
Year 2 entry: ABB (Chemistry, Maths, Physics)
Scottish Higher - AAAB
Chemistry A, Maths A, Physics. Advanced Higher Chemistry and Maths recommended for S6 study and to compensate for missed Higher grades.
Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB
Year 2 Entry: Chemistry, Maths and Physics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Year 1: (Chemistry at HL and one of Maths or Physics at HL)
Year 2: (Chemistry, Maths, Physics all at HL)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
Chemistry, Maths, Physics all at H2.
Scottish HNC - Pass
A in Graded Unit.
Scottish HND - Pass
AAA in Graded Units.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not available
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
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Course contact details
Pure and Applied Chemistry - UG
Email:chemistry.enquiry@strath.ac.uk
Phone:0141 548 2282
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