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Chemistry with French MChem (Hons) 2022 entry

Normally, for joint degree programmes, the subject with the higher entry requirements determines the grades you need. However, the Chemistry with French MChem (Hons) joint degree programme has different entry requirements which are listed below.

All other aspects of the programme, including modules and teaching format, are the same as those listed on the Chemistry MChem and French MA pages. 

Key information

UCAS code

F1RD

Course type

Master in Chemistry (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 French, and an A in one other subject from the following:
      • Biology (or Human Biology)
      • Computing Science
      • Economics
      • Geography
      • Mathematics
      • Physics.  

    • Minimum entry grades: AAAB, including A in Chemistry, A in French, and an A in one other subject from the following:
      • Biology (or Human Biology)
      • Computing Science
      • Economics
      • Geography
      • Mathematics
      • Physics.  

    • Gateway entry grades: BBBB

    • Standard entry grades: AAA, including A in Chemistry and A in French.
    • Minimum entry grades: AAB, including A in Chemistry and A in French.
    • Standard entry grades: 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in Chemistry, HL6 in French, and HL6 in one of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Computer Science
      • Economics
      • Geography
      • Mathematics
      • Physics. 

    • Minimum entry grades: 36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in Chemistry, HL6 in French, and HL5 in one of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Computer Science
      • Economics
      • Geography
      • 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 and French 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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