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UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: FH18

Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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5 yearsDuration
£29,350Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the MSci Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at University of Strathclyde. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. This hybrid degree was created to bridge the knowledge gap between engineers and chemists. Why Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering at Strathclyde? Ranked 1st in the UK for Chemistry, with the maximum score of 100/100 (Guardian University Guide, 2026) Ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Chemical Engineering (Complete University Guide 2024) Benefit from bursary schemes available for Chemistry undergraduates. 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 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Organic Chemistry and Synthesis
Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Chemical Engineering Principles
Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation
Process Engineering and Unit Operations
Chemical Reactor Design
Industrial Chemistry and Scale-Up
Research Project in Applied Chemistry
UCAS Code:FH18
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 or Physics) Year 2 entry: ABB (Chemistry, Maths and Physics)

International Baccalaureate

34 points

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

🗣️ 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

65%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
91%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

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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