Chemistry with Work Placement

Chemistry is the science of matter, concerned with the composition, structure, properties, and transformation of substances at the molecular level. It is the discipline that connects the fundamental laws of physics to the complexity of biological systems, materials science, and the natural environment, and it underpins an extraordinary range of industries, from pharmaceuticals and food production to energy, electronics, and environmental management. A chemistry degree develops rigorous analytical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and the practical laboratory skills that remain in demand across a wide range of scientific and technical careers.

At the University of Glasgow, this five-year full-time programme with a work placement includes a year abroad, combining two of the most valuable elements of an extended degree: professional experience in a chemistry-related work setting and academic study at an overseas partner institution. You will develop a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of chemistry across its major branches, including organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry, alongside cutting-edge areas such as materials science, computational chemistry, and green chemistry. Glasgow is a research-intensive university with strong chemistry expertise, and the programme reflects that depth of scientific engagement.

With a typical tariff of 216 points, the programme is academically competitive, and the five-year structure gives you the time for both depth and breadth, including the professional placement that sets this degree apart from a standard chemistry programme.

Graduates from chemistry programmes work in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, materials science, energy, environmental analysis, food science, and education, as well as in careers such as finance and law that value quantitative analytical skills. The degree is also a strong foundation for postgraduate study, including doctoral research in chemistry or related disciplines.