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Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Course details
  • Master of Science
  • 5 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 14 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
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 1st in the UK for Chemistry, with the maximum score of 100/100 (Guardian University Guide, 2026)

• 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

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Open days

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Typical qualification requirements

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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

Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of Strathclyde - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.

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. https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/

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