Bachelor Programme
Chemistry
Glasgow's BSc Chemistry covers the science of molecules and materials. Year 1 includes main group and transition metal chemistry, organic chemistry, kinetics, states of matter, energetics, equilibria and macromolecules; Year 2 adds molecular thermodynamics, stereochemistry, quantum mechanics and bonding, organometallic and coordination chemistry, spectroscopy, synthesis and electrochemistry, with interactive units on ethical, environmental and financial issues. Honours covers advanced synthetic methods, medicinal chemistry, catalysis and spectroscopy, and the final year includes a research project; the MSci adds a work placement year in the UK or abroad. Entry is through UCAS (course code F100; F101 for the MSci with work placement).
University
University of Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Bachelor
Field
Chemistry
Duration
4 years (BSc Honours); MSci with work placement 5 years
Language
English
Campus
Glasgow, Gilmorehill campus
Degree
Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons)
Intake
September
Application Deadline
13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time (UCAS equal consideration deadline for UK applicants); Glasgow's course pages list 30 June as the deadline for international applicants
Tuition Information
2027/28: £33,708 per year for international and EU students (Glasgow's Science, Engineering, Nursing and Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences fee band) and £1,820 per year for Scottish students. The 2027/28 fee for students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland is still to be confirmed (2026/27: £9,790).
Admission Requirements
- A levels: ABB-BBB including Mathematics and Chemistry
- IB Diploma: 32 points (5,5,5 at Higher Level) including HL Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and Chemistry
- English language, for applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no subtest below 6.0 (one test, taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date; One Skill Retake accepted); TOEFL iBT 92 overall with at least Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23 and Writing 21 for tests from 21 January 2026 (earlier tests 90 overall with at least Reading 20, Listening 19, Speaking 19 and Writing 21); or PTE Academic 59 with at least 59 in every subtest
- Scottish Highers, adjusted (Access Glasgow) offers and international qualifications are listed on the Glasgow course page; applicants with exceptional grades may be considered for advanced (second-year) entry where the page offers it