Entry requirements
The University offers different entry requirements, depending on your background. 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.
For degrees combining more than one subject, the subject with the higher entry requirements determines the grades you need. You will also need to meet any further subject-specific entry requirements as outlined on their pages.
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- 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:
- Applicants who have narrowly missed the minimum entry grades, but meet the University's contextual criteria, may be interested in one of the University’s Gateway programmes.
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- Standard entry grades:
- AAA, including A in Chemistry and an A in French.
- Minimum entry grades:
- AAB, including A in Chemistry and an A in French.
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- 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.
General entry requirements
All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes.
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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.
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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
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry on to our programmes. Please see our entry requirements for more information.
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.
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.
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.
Course details
The University of St Andrews operates on a flexible modular degree system by which degrees are obtained through the accumulation of credits. More information on the structure of the modules system can be found on the flexible degree structure web page.
Fees
Scotland
£1,820
England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland
£9,250
Channel Islands, Isle of Man
£9,250
EU and overseas
£30,160
More information on tuition fees can be found on the undergraduate fees and funding page.
Accommodation fees
Find out about accommodation fees for University accommodation.
Funding and scholarships
The University of St Andrews offers a number of scholarships and support packages to undergraduate students each year.
Joint Honours degrees
You can also take Chemistry with French as part of a joint Honours degree in which you will take core modules of your chosen subjects.
Course name | UCAS code |
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Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biology and Chemistry | C761 |
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Chemistry and Earth Sciences | FF16 |
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Chemistry and Mathematics | FG11 |
Master in Science (Honours) Chemistry and Physics | FF13 |
Master of Arts (Honours) Ancient History and French | RVD1 |
Master of Arts (Honours) Ancient History and French (With Integrated Year Abroad) | RV1D |
Master of Arts (Honours) Arabic and French | RT16 |
Master of Arts (Honours) Arabic and French (With Integrated Year Abroad) | RTC6 |
Master of Arts (Honours) Art History and French | RV13 |
Master of Arts (Honours) Art History and French (With Integrated Year Abroad) | RVC3 |
Master of Arts (Honours) Biblical Studies and French | RV16 |
Master of Arts (Honours) Biblical Studies and French (With Integrated Year Abroad) | RVC6 |
Master of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies and French | CH06 |
Master of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies and French (With Integrated Year Abroad) | CW06 |
Master of Arts (Honours) Classical Studies and French | RQ18 |
Master of Arts (Honours) Classical Studies and French (With Integrated Year Abroad) | RQC8 |
Master of Arts (Honours) Classics and French | QR81 |
Master of Arts (Honours) Classics and French (With Integrated Year Abroad) | QR8C |
Master of Arts (Honours) Comparative Literature and French | QR21 |
Master of Arts (Honours) Comparative Literature and French (With Integrated Year Abroad) | QR2C |
Master of Arts (Honours) English and French | QR31 |
Master of Arts (Honours) English and French (With Integrated Year Abroad) | QRH1 |
Master of Arts (Honours) Film Studies and French | PR31 |
Master of Arts (Honours) Film Studies and French (With Integrated Year Abroad) | PR3C |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Geography | LR71 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Geography (With Integrated Year Abroad) | LRR1 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and German | RR12 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and German (With Integrated Year Abroad) | RRC2 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Greek | QR71 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Greek (With Integrated Year Abroad) | RQ17 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Hebrew | QR41 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Hebrew (With Integrated Year Abroad) | QR91 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and International Relations | LR21 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and International Relations (With Integrated Year Abroad) | LRF1 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Italian | RR13 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Italian (With Integrated Year Abroad) | RR31 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Latin | QR61 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Latin (With Integrated Year Abroad) | QRP1 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Management | NR21 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Management (with Integrated Year Abroad) | NRF1 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Medieval History | RVC1 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Medieval History (With Integrated Year Abroad) | RVCC |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Modern History | RV11 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Modern History (With Integrated Year Abroad) | RVCD |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Persian | R2T7 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Persian (With Integrated Year Abroad) | RIT6 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Philosophy | RV15 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Philosophy (With Integrated Year Abroad) | RVC5 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Psychology | CR81 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Psychology (With Integrated Year Abroad) | CR8C |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Russian | RR17 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Russian (With Integrated Year Abroad) | RRC7 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Social Anthropology | LR61 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Social Anthropology (With Integrated Year Abroad) | LRP1 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Spanish | RR14 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Spanish (With Integrated Year Abroad) | RRC4 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Theological Studies | VR61 |
Master of Arts (Honours) French and Theological Studies (With Integrated Year Abroad) | VRP1 |
"With" degrees
You can take Chemistry with French as part of a "with" Honours degree in which the majority of the course deals with the first name subject. St Andrews offers the following "with" degrees in Chemistry with French:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biology with French (With Integrated Year Abroad) - UCAS code C1R1
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biology with French - UCAS code CCR1
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Chemistry with French (With Integrated Year Abroad) - UCAS code F1RC
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Chemistry with French - UCAS code F1R1
- Master in Chemistry (Honours) Chemistry with French with External Placement - UCAS code F1RA
- Master in Chemistry (Honours) Chemistry with Mathematics - UCAS code F1G1
"With" degrees taken with French are also available 'With Integrated Year Abroad'.
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Contact us
- Phone
- +44 (0)1334 46 3800
- chemistry@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Address
- School of Chemistry
Purdie Building
North Haugh
St Andrews
KY16 9ST
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