Course summary
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
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chemistry, Royal Society of
- 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
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:
- F1XC
- Institution code:
- S78
- Campus name:
- University of Strathclyde
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Scottish Higher - AABB - AAAC
Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3
Scottish HNC - Pass
Scottish HND - Pass
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.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ