BSc Chemistry
About this course
BSc (Honours) in Chemistry, a chemistry and earth and environmental sciences degree. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. The first year covers Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 1, Introductory Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, and Organic and Biological Chemistry 1. The second year focuses on Inorganic Chemistry 2, Organic Chemistry 2, Organic Chemistry 2 (French), and Physical Chemistry 2. Optional topics available later in the course include Blockbuster Solids, Energy Conversion and Storage, Fragrance, Food and Colour Chemistry, Functional Materials and Electrons in Solids, Heterocyclic and Pericyclic Chemistry, and Advanced Metal and Green Chemistry.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA, including A in Chemistry. IB: 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in Chemistry and HL6 in one of the following subjects: Biology Computer Science Economics Geography Mathematics Physics.
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What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East of England: 20%
- London: 15%
- South East: 10%
- Scotland: 35%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 94%
- A degree: 6%
Modules
- Blockbuster Solids
- Energy Conversion and Storage
- Fragrance, Food and Colour Chemistry
- Functional Materials and Electrons in Solids
- Heterocyclic and Pericyclic Chemistry
- Advanced Metal and Green Chemistry
- Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 1
- Introductory Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
- Organic and Biological Chemistry 1
- Inorganic Chemistry 2
- Organic Chemistry 2
- Organic Chemistry 2 (French)
- Physical Chemistry 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry at University of St Andrews earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £50,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry at University of St Andrews do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Chemistry at University of St Andrews?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Chemistry at University of St Andrews?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 203 UCAS points.
Does BSc Chemistry at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Chemistry at University of St Andrews?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.