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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: FG11

Chemistry and Mathematics

University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£30,160Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the BSc (Hons) Chemistry and Mathematics at University of St Andrews. Based in St Andrews, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Over the last 600 years, the University of St Andrews has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading teaching centres. Today, we offer a flexible degree structure based on your choice of subject specialism, creating an environment which nurtures inquisitive minds and a culture of shared learning. International tuition fees are £30,160 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Mathematical Methods for Chemistry
Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry Fundamentals
Calculus and Linear Algebra
Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation
Differential Equations and Applications
Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Advanced Mathematics and Scientific Computing
UCAS Code:FG11
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*A*A

To include A* in Mathematics and A in Chemistry. Subjects excluded: Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and General Studies.

International Baccalaureate

38 points

To include grades of 6,6,6 at Higher Level with HL6 in Mathematics and Chemistry.

UCAS Points159

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,160

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£120,640

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Home fees yet to be confirmed by UK Government; International fees for EU and overseas students

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of St Andrews

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£32,000£33,000
3 years£25,000£30,000£37,000
5 years£30,000£35,000£49,500

UK subject average: £29,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 21% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£29,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
25%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of St Andrews

University of St Andrews offers Chemistry and Mathematics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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