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Chemistry with Drug Discovery

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
University of Strathclyde

Course summary

Ranked 1st in the UK for Chemistry, with the maximum score of 100/100 (Guardian University Guide, 2026)
Invent better, safer drugs in order to fight and cure diseases from Ebola to MRSA and cancer.
Unique course in Scotland, designed in consultation with major UK drug manufacturers

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • 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

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:
F191
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB

Year 1 entry: ABB (Chemistry and one of Maths, Physics or Biology) Year 2 entry: ABB (Chemistry B and Maths B)

Scottish Higher - ABBB - AABC

(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 - 34 points

Year 1 entry: 34 (Chemistry at HL and one of Maths, Physics or Biology at HL) Year 2 entry: 34 (Chemistry and Maths at HL)

Scottish HNC - Pass

Year 1 entry: relevant HNC, B in Graded Unit Please contact us to discuss the relevance of your HNC/HND.

Scottish HND - Pass

Year 2 entry: relevant HND, BBB in Graded Units Please contact us to discuss the relevance of your HNC/HND.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

-

Scottish Higher - BBBB - ABBC

(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. 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)

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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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