General
- Where can I get more information?
- How can I get a copy of the Departmental brochure?
- Can I do part of my degree abroad?
- Can Special Needs students do the Chemistry degrees?
- Are Scottish degrees only valid in Scotland?
- Where can I find information about fees and loans?
- Can I study and be in employment at the same time?
- Should I go to University before I'm 18 years old?
- Can I come and look round the Department?
- How will I be taught?
The Application Procedure
- Should I stay on for a Sixth School Year in Scotland if I already have the correct entry qualifications?
- I'm thinking of taking a gap year between leaving school and starting university. Will this be a problem?
- Why are there no UCAS codes for the BSc degrees? Why do I have to apply for the MChem Chemistry degree to get access to the BSc courses?
Entry Qualifications
- I really want to study Forensic Science at Strathclyde, but I can't reach the high entry requirement for the MChem Forensic and Analytical Chemistry course. What alternatives do I have?
- Is relevant work experience necessary to get an offer for the MChem Forensic and Analytical Chemistry degree?
- Do I have to get all my Higher/A level qualifications in one sitting?
- I'm a Scottish applicant. What Advanced Highers are recommended if I already have, or nearly have, the correct Highers?
- Can I enter without Higher/A-level Physics or Higher/A-level Biology?
- Can I enter without Higher/A-level Maths?
- Can I enter with a C grade in one of my Highers/A-levels?
- What can I do if I haven't got the correct entry qualifications?
- Can I transfer from a Chemistry degree in another University?
- Can I enter the Second Year directly with Scottish Advanced Highers?
- Can I mix Scottish and English qualifications for entry?
- Are bursaries available?
- Does the Department give preference to applicants from state schools over applicants from schools in the private sector, or vice versa?
- I've received a conditional offer for a place on a Strathclyde Chemistry course but I just know I'm going to do badly in one of my Higher/Advanced Higher/A-level subjects. What can I do?
Our Courses
- I want to become a Forensic Scientist. Why should I take the MChem Forensic and Analytical Chemistry degree at Strathclyde instead of one of the many other Forensic courses advertised by other Universities?
- What is the difference between an MChem degree and a BSc degree? How can I decide which to go for?
- Will I earn a salary on my Industrial Placement (MChem course only)?
About the University of Strathclyde
- Do first year students have priority for University Accommodation?
- How far away does your home have to be to qualify for University Accommodation?
- Should I commute from home?
About Glasgow
- Is the city a good environment in which to live and study?
- What are the surroundings of the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry like?
- Are there part-time jobs available locally?
Parental FAQs
- I don't know Glasgow well and I'm worried about the safety of my son/daughter if they live and work in the city. What are the risks?
- My son/daughter will require substantial financial support from me during his/her degree course. What guarantee do I have that a Strathclyde Chemistry degree will be worth the investment?
- My son/daughter is rather shy and has not been away from home for any length of time before. I'm worried about how they'll cope on their own. How are new students looked after?
- We live outside Scotland and I'm worried about my son/daughter being accepted into the Scottish/Glaswegian way of life. Is there a problem?
Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- What makes a good Applied Chemist/Engineer?
- What is special about Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Strathclyde?
- What are the entry requirements for MSci (Hons) Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering?
Chemistry with Drug Discovery
- What is special about Drug Discovery at Strathclyde?
- What sort of person makes a good discoverer of drugs?
- What are the entry requirements for MChem (Hons) Chemistry with Drug Discovery?