Materials Chemistry BSc (Hons)
University of Glasgow
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The upsurge of activity in materials chemistry research has placed a greater need for graduates with a specific skills to excel in this multidisciplinary field. With this in mind, the University of Glasgow is now offering new undergraduate degrees (MSci and BSc Honours) in Materials Chemistry that will give students the opportunity to specialise during their final year with materials chemistry specific courses, which will be undertaken alongside core chemistry courses that make up the chemistry final year programme. The new courses cover fundamental principles as well as the current state-of-the-art in materials chemistry research.
Chemistry at the University of Glasgow is ranked 8th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2019), and continues to meet and exceed student expectations, combining both teaching excellence and a supportive learning environment. You’ll be taught by world-leading chemists, whose research is making a world-changing impact in areas such as chemical biology, chemical photonics and energy conversion and storage.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of Materials Chemistry BSc (Hons) at University of Glasgow for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Materials Science.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Materials Chemistry BSc (Hons) at University of Glasgow
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Materials Chemistry BSc (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £25000 | £28500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £34000 | £19000 - £27500 | £23500 - £34000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Materials Science
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25061 | £25084 | £30411 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21530 - £29162 | £20483 - £31674 | £24333 - £37866 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Materials Chemistry, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Materials Chemistry BSc (Hons) at University of Glasgow
| 30% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 15% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Chemistry.
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Chemistry.
36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Chemistry.
SQA Higher Entry Requirements BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Chemistry.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Materials Chemistry, BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Materials Chemistry BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £27750 | |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £27750 | |
| Wales | £27750 | |
| Channel Islands | £27750 | |
| Scotland | £7280 | |
| EU | £7280 | |
| International | £87680 |
Additional fee information
◾Support for students from England Northern Ireland and Wales - We offer a range of bursaries, scholarships to well qualified students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland, please visit www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/englandwalesandnorthernireland/ for more details
◾The Students Award Agency for Scotland SAAS pays tuition fees to the University for eligible Scottish domiciled and EU students except those in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. Check your eligibility for SAAS funding at www.saas.gov.uk You must apply for payment of your fees to SAAS before the start of each year of your programme of study. If you do not apply for SAAS funding or SAAS determine that you are ineligible then you will become personally liable for your fees.
◾Additional International fees -The following additional fees are applicable: Examinations-only students pay the registration fee of £110 The General Council fee is £50. For more information relating to International Fees please visit: www.gla.ac.uk/international/
◾The University of Glasgow offers a range of scholarships to support our students, please visit www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/ for more details.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Glasgow in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Glasgow in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #2
- #218
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- Technology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
Engineering
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- #4
- #313
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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- #3
- #401
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- Materials Science
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NTU by Subject
[Published 20 October, 2021]
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What students say about studying Materials Science in the UK?
About University of Glasgow
The ancient University of Glasgow owns and manages three distinct campus locations: Gilmorehill, Garscube, and Dumfries campus. The primary building for the majority of students is Gilmorehill, where learners have the opportunity to earn a degree from the university’s diverse Liberal Arts subjects, as well as participate in well funded research projects. The city of Glasgow has a well deserved reputation for having some of the friendliest locals in the UK, as well as being one of the cultural centres of Scotland.
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Ranking publishers
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 20 October, 2021
Urap
- Published:
- 06 June, 2020