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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: FC02

Forensic and Analytical Chemistry

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Forensic and Analytical Chemistry at University of Strathclyde is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Course summary Why Forensic & Analytical Chemistry at Strathclyde? • Ranked 1st in the UK for Chemistry, with the maximum score of 100/100 (Guardian University Guide, 2026) • Professional accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry. • Learn from leading analytical scientists, and forensic scientists actively involved in forensic casework. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Analytical Chemistry Fundamentals
Organic Chemistry and Structure Determination
Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Analysis
Forensic Science Principles
Instrumental Analysis and Spectroscopy
Chemical Evidence and Crime Scene Investigation
Analytical Method Development and Validation
Chemistry Research Project
UCAS Code:FC02
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Year 1 entry: ABB (Chemistry and one of Maths, Physics or Biology) Year 2 entry: ABB (Chemistry B and Maths B)

International Baccalaureate

34 points

Year 1 entry: 34 (Chemistry at HL and one of Maths, Physics or Biology at HL) Year 2 entry: 34 (Chemistry and Maths at HL)

UCAS Points114

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Strathclyde

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,500£28,000£31,500
3 years£19,500£27,500£32,000
5 years£27,000£33,000£39,500

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
£27,500
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 14% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£29,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

65%Working
15%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
100%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Strathclyde

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#39UK Ranking
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