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You'll take foundation classes in chemistry and mathematics, and physics or biology at an introductory or advanced level. Classes in forensic science, drug discovery and chemical engineering are available.

Practical chemistry laboratory sessions help you to master basic preparative and analytical skills.

In the later years, you’ll take classes in fundamental inorganic, organic, biological and physical chemistry and laboratory work increases.

In Year 4 you will take classes that develop the pedagogy of teaching. Alongside these classes, a major part of year 4 in The Strathclyde Institute of Education is school placements in Scottish secondary schools. There are 18 weeks of placement in total with one placement in each semester of the programme.

In your final year, you’ll specialise in the areas and applications that interest you most and undertake a research project in Chemistry with an educational aspect.

Entry Requirements

2026 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 Advanced Higher Maths, Chemistry and Biology or Physics at ABB plus 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.