Materials Chemistry
About this course
BSc/MSci in Materials Chemistry, a chemistry degree centred on studying the role chemistry plays in nanotechnology, electronics, polymers and energy storage. The course includes a compulsory work placement year. Students learn through practical hands-on experiences, lecture courses and advanced analytical methods. The first year covers foundational concepts through Chemistry 1. The second year builds upon this with Chemistry 2X and Chemistry 2Y. The third year advances into Organic Chemistry 3, Inorganic Chemistry 3, Physical Chemistry 3 and Frontiers Of Chemistry 3M. Later stages involve specialized study including Inorganic Chemistry 4H (Half), Functional Materials 4H, Materials Characterisation 4H, Physical Chemistry 4H, Chemistry Special Topics 4H, Inorganic Chemistry 4M (C), Functional Materials 4M, Materials Characterisation 4M, Nanostructured Materials 4M, Physical Chemistry 4M (A), Chemistry Special Topics 4M (A) and Chemistry Problems 4M (A).
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Chemistry.) IB: 32 (5,5,5) (Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Chemistry.) Scottish Higher: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at ABBB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Chemistry at BB. Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : ABBB* Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 7%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 72%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 10%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Modules
- Chemistry 1
- Chemistry 2X
- Chemistry 2Y
- Organic Chemistry 3
- Inorganic Chemistry 3
- Physical Chemistry 3
- Frontiers Of Chemistry 3M
- Inorganic Chemistry 4H (Half)
- Functional Materials 4H
- Materials Characterisation 4H
- Physical Chemistry 4H
- Chemistry Special Topics 4H
- Materials Chemistry MSci: Work Placement Year
- Inorganic Chemistry 4M (C)
- Functional Materials 4M
- Materials Characterisation 4M
- Nanostructured Materials 4M
- Physical Chemistry 4M (A)
- Chemistry Special Topics 4M (A)
- Chemistry Problems 4M (A)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Materials Chemistry at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £42,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of Materials Chemistry at University of Glasgow do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Materials Chemistry at University of Glasgow?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Materials Chemistry at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 190 UCAS points.
Does Materials Chemistry at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Materials Chemistry at University of Glasgow?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.