Chemical Sciences

About this programme

The BSc (Hons) in Chemical Sciences will teach you the fundamentals of chemistry, from the composition and properties of matter to using reactions to create new molecules and materials. You will learn about the critical role of chemistry in industries and new technologies, from pharmaceuticals to accessing drinkable water, and from efficient energy generation to sustainable food production. This degree allows you to include a small component of a non-chemistry subject at Honours level. Examples include modules in science communication and teaching, psychology, management or economics. This degree is especially suited to students who want a career where a strong science base is needed, but who perhaps wish to apply this outside the research sector, for example, the technology sector, teaching, journalism or patent law. The BSc in Chemical Sciences is a four-year course run by the School of Chemistry. Chemical Sciences at St Andrews provides students with a fundamental and comprehensive understanding of chemistry, along with the flexibility to study some modules at Honours level in other science, social science or business-related subjects. In addition to technical skills, you will receive a highly transferrable training in numeracy, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills. In the first two years, you will take modules in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. Alongside chemistry, in the first year of your studies, you will be required to study an additional two subjects. In the second year, you will usually carry on at least one of these subjects, sometime