Planit


Chemistry with Teaching

University of Strathclyde

Content

Years 1 - 3: foundation classes in Chemistry and Mathematics, and other sciences; classes in Forensic Science, Drug Discovery and Chemical Engineering may be chosen; practical chemistry laboratory sessions help you to master the basic preparative and analytical skills; in the later years, you take classes in all aspects of Inorganic, Organic, Biological and Physical Chemistry and Laboratory work increases.

Year 4: completion of the initial teacher education component in the School of Education, which includes teaching practice in schools.

Year 5: specialise in the areas and applications that interest you most and undertake a research project in chemistry or in education.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AABB or AAAC including English, Maths at B and Chemistry at B. Advanced Higher Maths and Chemistry recommended for sixth year entrants.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBC or BBBB including English, Maths at B and Chemistry at B. Advanced Higher Maths and Chemistry recommended for sixth year entrants.

Entry to year 2 may be possible with 3 Advanced Higher at ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics and Higher English.

A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MChem

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

F1XC

Course Length

5 years

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Department

Pure and Applied Chemistry

SCQF Level

11

Career Sectors

College or University Lecturing

Education Support

Primary School Teaching

Secondary School Teaching

Teaching - Other