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Direct entry to second year Chemistry BSc (Hons) 2022 entry

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

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 BSc programme from the 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.

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

Joint degree options

Direct entry into second year is also possible for the following joint Honours degrees:

  • Biology and Chemistry (UCAS code: C761)
  • Chemistry and Geology (UCAS code: FF16)
In taking a joint degree, you are required to take core modules in all of your subjects. Find out more about more about joint degrees.
 
The course information below is for single Honours direct entry only. For more information about direct entry to joint degrees, please contact Admissions at admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Chemistry BSc

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

School of Chemistry

Key information

UCAS code

F100

Course type

Bachelor of Science (single Honours degree)

Course duration

Three years full time

  • Start date: 5 September 2022
  • 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 to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability. Find out more about English language requirements.

How to apply

Do I need to have studied this subject before?

Applicants 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.