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Chemistry with Teaching
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- University of Strathclyde
Course summary
Course summary
Why Chemistry with Teaching at Strathclyde?
• Ranked 1st in the UK for Chemistry, with the maximum score of 100/100 (Guardian University Guide, 2026)
• Combine a BSc (Hons) course with the education theory and classroom experience required for recognition by the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
• Gain extensive practical laboratory experience.
• Opportunities to move between careers in secondary education and the chemical industry.
Your Career
Most graduates follow the career path of a secondary teacher but you can also compete successfully for jobs in all branches of the chemical industry. There are also opportunities for chemists in other areas such as national and local government services, in hospitals and in education at all levels.
Recent graduate job roles include:
• Teacher
• Industrial chemist
• Research scientist
• Scientific communication specialist
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- General Teaching Council for Scotland
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:
- Secondary
How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- F1XD
- Institution code:
- S78
- Campus name:
- University of Strathclyde
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Year 1 entry: ABB
(Chemistry and one of Maths, Physics or Biology. GCSE English Language 4/C and English Literature 4/C; and Mathematics qualification of GCSE Mathematics Grade 4 and above (England), Grade C or above (Wales) and Grade C/Level 4 or above (Northern Ireland)
Year 2 entry: ABB
(Chemistry B and Maths B. Also, GCSE English Language 4/C and English Literature 4/C)
Scottish Higher - ABBB - AABC
Year 1 entry: ABBB/AABC
(Chemistry B, Maths B and English C are required)
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.
Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB
Year 2 entry: ABB
(Chemistry B and Maths B. Also, Higher English C)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Year 1 entry: 34
(Chemistry at HL and one of Maths, Physics or Biology at HL. Additionally, English SL6; and Maths SL4)
Year 2 entry: 34
(Chemistry and Maths at HL. Additionally, English at SL6)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3
Chemistry at H2, Maths at H2, and English at H3
Scottish HNC - Pass
Year 1 entry: relevant HNC, B in Graded Unit. Higher English C or equivalent required and National 5 (SCQF Level 5) Mathematics Grade C or above.
Please contact us to discuss the relevance of your HNC/HND.
Scottish HND - Pass
Year 2 entry: relevant HND, BBB in Graded Units. Higher English C or equivalent required and National 5 (SCQF Level 5) Mathematics Grade C or above.
Please contact us to discuss the relevance of your HNC/HND.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
-
Scottish Higher - BBBB - ABBC
Year 1 entry: BBBB/ABBC
(Chemistry B, Maths B and English C)
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. Applicants with grades slightly below the minimum requirements may be considered for admission subject to successful completion of the Strathclyde STEM Summer School.
Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB
Year 2 entry: ABB
(Chemistry B and Maths B. Also, Higher English C)
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Interview
- Applicants who are made an offer of admission will be required to attend and pass an interview.
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.
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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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