University of Strathclyde - Postgraduate Virtual Open Week
16 Mar 2026, 09:00
Glasgow

Teachers convey the exciting challenges chemists face and the importance of continuous discovery to our daily lives.
Why Chemistry with Teaching 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).
Combine a Royal Society of Chemistry-accredited MChem course with the education theory and classroom experience required for recognition by the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
Study a dual-accredited course at a higher level than anywhere else in the UK.
Opportunities to move between careers in secondary education and the chemical industry.
Benefit from AstraZeneca and GSK bursary scheme for chemistry undergraduates.
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:
Industrial chemist
Research scientist
Scientific communication specialist
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.
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.
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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