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UndergraduateMaster of ChemistryUCAS: F1XC

Chemistry with Teaching

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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5 yearsDuration
£29,350Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Strathclyde, the MChem Chemistry with Teaching provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Teachers convey the exciting challenges chemists face and the importance of continuous discovery to our daily lives. Why Chemistry with Teaching at Strathclyde? - Ranked 4th in the UK for Chemistry (The Guardian University Guide 2025) - Combine a Royal Society of Chemistry-accredited MChem course with the education theory and classroom experience required for recognition by the General Teaching Council for Scotland. International tuition fees are £29,350 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Inorganic Chemistry Fundamentals
Organic Chemistry and Synthesis
Physical Chemistry and Thermodynamics
Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Chemical Pedagogy and Curriculum Design
Secondary Science Teaching Practice
Advanced Chemical Research Methods
Chemistry Education and Assessment Strategies
UCAS Code:F1XC
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. GCSE English Language 4/C and English Literature 4/C; and Mathematics qualification of GCSE Mathematics Grade 4 and above (England), Grade C or above (Wales) and Grade C/Level 4 or above (Northern Ireland) Year 2 entry: ABB (Chemistry B and Maths B. Also, GCSE English Language 4/C and English Literature 4/C)

International Baccalaureate

34 points

Year 1 entry: 34 (Chemistry at HL and one of Maths, Physics or Biology at HL. Additionally, English SL6; and Maths SL4) Year 2 entry: 34 (Chemistry and Maths at HL. Additionally, English at SL6)

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,350

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£146,750

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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

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

73%Working
8%Work & Study
16%Seeking Work
76%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
90%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde offers Chemistry with Teaching as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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