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Chemistry and Physics MSci (Hons) 2022 entry

The MSci (Hons) in Chemistry and Physics allows you to explore the fundamentals of the central sciences of chemistry and physics. This Integrated Masters course allows you to study the subjects at great depth, with a significant emphasis on research, combined in a single five-year programme.

The first two years normally have modules in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Third year includes the core Honours chemistry modules, and fourth year the core Honours physics modules. The final (Integrated Masters) year contains a major project that can involve both or one of the Schools, and is often done with one or more of the research teams. The remaining content for the year is chosen from a selection of modules.

The course allows you opportunities to develop your knowledge and scientific skills, and to build competencies that will be useful in a wide range of careers, including those at the interface between chemistry and physics. 

Various aspects of this joint degree course overlap with the Chemistry MChem and the Physics MPhys courses.

Those entering with relevant Advanced Highers and A-levels start their course with a mix of first- and second-level modules. Those entering straight from Highers have first-level modules in first year, and 150 credits of second-level chemistry, physics, and maths modules in second year. There is not an entry route via a Gateway programme. 

Joint Honours degrees

Contact

School of Chemistry enquiries
Email: chemug@st-andrews.ac.uk

School of Physics and Astronomy enquiries
Email: physugadmiss@st-andrews.ac.uk 

Key information

UCAS code

FF13

Course type

Master in Science (joint Honours degree)

Course duration

Five years full time

  • Start date: 5 September 2022
  • End date: 30 June 2027

Entry requirements

These grades are the overall standards required to consider you for entry. Find out more about Standard, Minimum and Gateway entry requirements using academic entry explained and see which entry requirements you need to look at using the entry requirements indicator.

    • Standard entry grades: AAAAB, including A in Chemistry, A in Mathematics, and A in Physics.  
    • Minimum entry grades: AAAB, including A in Chemistry, A in Mathematics, and A in Physics.
    • Gateway entry grades: BBBB

    • Standard entry grades: AAA, including A in Chemistry, A in Mathematics, and A in Physics.
    • Minimum entry grades: AAA, including A in Chemistry, A in Mathematics, and A in Physics.

    • Standard entry grades: 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in Chemistry, HL6 in Mathematics, and HL6 in Physics. 
    • Minimum entry grades: 36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL6 in Chemistry, HL5 in Mathematics, and HL5 in 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?

Yes, applicants are expected to have studied Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics at SQA 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.

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