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Direct entry to second year Chemistry MChem (Hons) 2021 entry

It is possible for students applying for the Chemistry MChem single Integrated Masters degree to enter directly into the second year of study, meaning you will complete your degree in four years instead of five.

This option is offered to students with excellent Advanced Higher, A-Level or International Baccalaureate qualifications. 

Students who enter directly into second year will take modules required by the Chemistry MChem programme from second year on, along with an additional introductory module specifically designed for direct entry students. 

Direct entry students will have the opportunity to study abroad during their second year of study or to go on an external placement during the third year of study.

To find out more information, or to discuss the possibility of direct entry to second year, please contact the School of Chemistry.

Chemistry MChem (Hons)

Contact

School of Chemistry
University of St Andrews
North Haugh
St Andrews
KY16 9ST

Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 3800
Email: chemistry@st-andrews.ac.uk

Chemistry website

Key information

UCAS code

F101 (MChem), F102 (MChem with external placement)

Course type

Master in Chemistry (Integrated Masters degree)

Course duration

Four years full time

  • Start date: 6 September 2021
  • End date: 30 June 2025

Entry requirements

These grades are the overall standards required to consider you for entry.

    • Advanced Highers: A in Chemistry and B in one other science from the following:
      • Mathematics
      • Physics. 
    • Highers: AAAAB 

    • AAA, including Chemistry and one other science from the following:
      • Mathematics
      • Physics.

    • 38 (HL 6,6,6) including HL6 in Chemistry and HL6 in one of the following:
      • Mathematics
      • Physics. 

We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry on to our programmes, please see our entry requirements for more information.

International applicants

If English is not your first language you will need an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking), or an equivalent English language qualification.

How to apply

Do I need to have studied this subject before?

Students must have studied Chemistry at SQA Advanced Higher, GCE A-Level, or equivalent. Preference may be given to candidates offering strong science qualifications.

General entry requirements

All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes.

  • SQA National 5 (B) in English and one SQA National 5 (B) from the following:

    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Computing science
    • Geography
    • Lifeskills Mathematics (A grade)
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Psychology.

  • GCSE (5) in English language or English literature, and one GCSE (5) from the following:

    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Computing Science
    • Geography
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Psychology.

Other qualifications

More information on how to apply via other entry routes or accreditation of prior learning and experience can be found on the University’s entry requirements web page.