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Chemistry with Data Science

  • MChem
  • 5 Years
  • Full-time
  • 15/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
University of Strathclyde
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Course summary

Why Chemistry with Data Science at Strathclyde?
• Ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Chemistry (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).
• Bespoke modules on Data Science designed and delivered by chemistry experts
• Benefit from 12-month paid industrial placement.
• Gain extensive practical laboratory experience.
• Options to study or undertake placement year abroad.
• Our strong relationships with employers enhance your career prospects.

Your Career
This course maximises your opportunity of employment in various roles in the chemical industry, particularly multi-disciplinary data science roles. Your skills will also be in demand in many other areas.

Possible graduate job roles include:
• Data scientist
• Drug discovery
• Industrial Chemist
• Regulatory affairs executive
• Scientific communication specialist

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

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Strathclyde

Study options

  • MChem • Full-time • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 15/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
F105
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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
  • International
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Ireland

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:
F105
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 or Physics) Year 2 entry: ABB (Chemistry, Maths, Physics)

Scottish Higher - AAAB

Year 1 entry: AAAB (Chemistry A, Maths A and Physics or Computing Science are required). 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, Maths and Physics or Computing Science).

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points

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

Scottish HNC - Pass

Year 1 entry: relevant HNC, A in Graded Unit

Scottish HND - Pass

Year 2 entry: relevant HND, AAA in Graded Units

Minimum Qualification Requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

-

Scottish Higher - AABB - AAAC

Year 1 entry: (Chemistry A, Maths A and Physics) Advanced Higher Chemistry and Maths recommended for S6 study and to compensate for missed Higher grades in S5.

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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