Overview

Key facts

This Chemical Physics programme of the University of Glasgow is professionally accredited by the Institute of Physics and recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry

You’ll have the opportunity to take Chemical Physics as an MSci degree, which may include an additional placement year. This could be spent doing research in industry, for instance at a research institute like CERN or an academic laboratory
There is the opportunity to combine study in Chemistry with another subject, and it's possible to include a work placement, or spend part of your degree at a partner institution in Europe
Careers
Our graduates are employed in industry, commerce, government research and education. Many graduates proceed to research leading to a higher degree. Some of our recent graduates have been employed, among many other companies, by:
EDF Energy
Quotient Clinical
Reckitt Benckiser
Sterling Medical Innovation
Synergy Outsourcing.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry

Physics

Mathematics

Mathematics: Multivariable Calculus

Mathematics: Linear Algebra

Waves & Diffraction

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics Chemistry View 359 other Bachelors in Chemistry in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Higher Entry Requirements

BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher (B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher)

Additional requirements: Higher Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S6)

MD20 – BBBB (also other target groups)

MD40 – AABB*

Additional requirements: Higher Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools

A-level Standard Entry Requirements

AAB – BBB

Additional requirements: A-level Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

IB Standard Entry Requirements

36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL)

Additional requirements: HL Chemistry, Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33210 GBP / year

≈ 33210 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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