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Content

Year 1
Students gain a good understanding of the fundamental principles of Chemistry and are introduced to laboratory skills illustrating various experimental techniques; students also study Mathematics and an optional subject.

Year 2
Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry lectures continue with emphasis on the interrelationship between theoretical principles and experimental measurements. Students choose an optional subject, either the same or a different one from Level 1.

Year 3
Advanced Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry are joined by topics in Analytical and Materials Chemistry. Communication and teamwork skills are developed and laboratory work becomes more advanced.

Year 4
Involves advanced lectures in Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry, together with special topics. Students also undertake a 16-week research project in Chemistry (BSc), or special practical courses designed to give a deeper understanding of modern analytical practical techniques (MChem).

Through the selection of complementary optional courses, students can choose to study a specialist field within chemistry and enhance their employability. The specialist routes include Chemistry with: Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biology, Computational Chemistry, and Materials and Nanoscience.

Entry Requirements

2022 entry requirements:
Standard entry: 4 Highers at AABB including Maths and Chemistry plus English at National 5.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BBBC including Chemistry at B and Maths plus English at National 5.

For entry to Level 2 you would require Advanced Higher Maths and Chemistry at AB or BA plus 4 Highers at AABB.