Overview

The BSc Chemical Sciences (Hons) at University of St Andrews is a four-year course run by the School of Chemistry. Chemical Sciences at St Andrews provides students with a fundamental and comprehensive understanding of chemistry, along with the flexibility to study some modules at Honours level in a range of other subjects including other sciences, social science or business-related subjects.

In the first two years, you will take modules in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. The skills you gain in research and analysis during these years will prepare you to undertake more advanced and specialist modules during your final two years. Examples of previously offered modules have included (but are not limited to):

chemistry of materials
carbohydrate and nucleic acid chemistry
energy conversion and storage
functional materials.

Alongside Chemistry, in the first year of your studies, you will be required to study an additional two subjects. In the second year you will usually carry on at least one of these subjects, sometimes two. Find out more about more about how academic years are organised.

Careers

Chemical Sciences graduates have never been more in demand, and they are keenly sought by major companies; there are also exciting opportunities in a new generation of innovative grassroots companies.

St Andrews Chemical Sciences graduates are highly employable and have gone on to find success in a wide variety of careers in industry and business where a strong science base is needed, including:

technology sector
financial sector
teaching
journalism
patent law.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Energy Conversion and Storage

Blockbuster Solids

Ligand Design

Functional Materials and Electrons in Solids

Fragrance, Food and Colour Chemistry

Heterocyclic and Pericyclic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Highers: AAAB, including A in Chemistry, and an additional Higher in one of the following:

Biology or Human Biology
Computing Science or equivalent
Geography
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology.

GCE A-Levels

AAB, including A in Chemistry.

IB points

35, including HL6 in Chemistry.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31670 GBP / year

≈ 31670 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland / Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £9,535.

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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