Chemistry with Education
University of the West of ScotlandCourse Overview
Offered by University of the West of Scotland, the BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Education provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Paisley, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. OVERVIEW Prepare to teach the next generation of scientists with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Chemistrywith Education degree. As well as providing you with extensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills in chemistry, this programme will help you develop professional skills through workbased learning to ensure you’re fully equipped to meet the demands of being a teacher. On successful completion of this programme, you’ll meet the Standard forProvisional Registration as a secondary school teacher of chemistry. International tuition fees are £18,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCD Including Chemistry, plus GCSE English and Maths at Grade 5 or above For Year 2 entry, BBC including Chemistry, plus GCSE English, Maths and 1 further Science at Grade 5 or above |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points Including Chemistry, plus English and Maths at Standard Level For year 2 entry, 28 points including Chemistry and at least one other Science, plus English and Maths at Standard Level |
| UCAS Points | 88 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,000
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,250
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the West of Scotland
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £31,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £30,500 | £32,000 | £33,000 |
| 5 years | £34,500 | £37,000 | £40,000 |
UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH22-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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About University of the West of Scotland
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