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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F201

Materials Chemistry

University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£30,160Per Year (Intl)
£1,820Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BSc (Hons) Materials Chemistry 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 96% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Inorganic Chemistry Fundamentals
Organic Chemistry for Materials
Physical Chemistry and Thermodynamics
Analytical Techniques in Materials
Solid State Chemistry
Polymers and Soft Materials
Materials Characterisation Methods
Advanced Materials and Applications
UCAS Code:F201
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

To include A in Chemistry.

International Baccalaureate

38 points

To include minimum scores of 6,6,6 at Higher Level with HL6 in Chemistry and (Biology or Computer Science or Economics or Geography or Mathematics or Physics).

UCAS Points144

🗣️ 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

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £34,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-03-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes 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.

2 Scholarships Available

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Merit

Laidlaw Scholars Leadership and Research Programme

University of St Andrews · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Patti Schmid Scholarship

University of St Andrews · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of St Andrews

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

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