Chemistry degrees in Scotland

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University of Aberdeen

3 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 39th
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WUSCA ranking: 44th
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Studying at University of Aberdeen has been a truly rewarding experience because of its supportive academic environment, knowledgeable staff, and diverse international community. The university encourages independent thinking and research development while also providing students with guidance and opportunities to grow both academically and personally. One area that could always be further improved is expanding student support and social spaces even more, but overall it remains an inspiring and welcoming place to study.

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Chemistry - MChem (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 1 (CM1021)
  • Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 2 (CM1513)
  • Elements of Chemistry 1 (CM1022)
  • Elements of Chemistry 2 (CM1522)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
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Chemistry
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Year 1
  • Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 1 (CM1021)
  • Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 2 (CM1513)
  • Elements of Chemistry 1 (CM1022)
  • Elements of Chemistry 2 (CM1522)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
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Heriot-Watt University

6 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 34th
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WUSCA ranking: 48th
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The university creates a welcoming feel. However, the campus can feel quite isolated . Although, the Bus system is very prompt but not ideal when you need to get somewhere quickly. All the buildings have been modernised on the inside and the site is full of greenery.

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University of Glasgow

7 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 18th
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A lot of the courses aren't really standardised. Some use Moodle a lot, some don't. Though that might also be the lecturers trying to customise it to their teaching style. Lecturers are a mixed bag. Some read directly from slides, others actually try and engage with the class. Depends on what subject.

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Chemistry
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Year 1
  • Chemistry 1
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Chemistry with Work Placement - MSci (Hons)
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  • Chemistry 1
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University of Strathclyde

9 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 10th
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It is a great learning environment with many modern and innovative buildings throughout the campus. I personally have found strathclyde to help me develop my skills in not only my degree subjects but so too with my confidence, communication and interpersonal skills. If i was to improve strathclyde i would say they could make the union bigger and expand services such as cafes and restaurants throughout the campus.

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Chemistry - MChem
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University of St Andrews

18 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 2nd
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Great place to study; staff is awesome and courses are engaging. As for improvement, better health services, especially for mental health. Some of the underlying things are not what they seem: i.e. lecturers have to strike every semester just to get paid and the school can be too focused on its reputation to see the individual and their needs.

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Chemistry
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Year 1
  • Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 1
  • Introductory Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
  • Organic and Biological Chemistry 1
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Chemistry - MChem (Hons)
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  • Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 1
  • Introductory Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
  • Organic and Biological Chemistry 1
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University of Stirling

1 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 81th
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The best aspects are: The campus itself, its really beautiful and really nice to be around so much nature. The societies on offer are brilliant because there are so many options and each one of them are properly run by enthusiastic people, plus they are very cheap to join. The sports clubs are also amazing with lots of options to choose from and you can meet people with similar hobbies. The worst aspects are: The buildings themselves can be very confusing and they do not look good from the outside. However the updated interior makes them very modern from the inside. There isn't a lot of space to study or eat because it is often very busy in the atrium which can be annoying.

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  • Introduction to Education: Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology
  • Introduction to Education:Politics, Policy and Practice
  • Literacies for the 21st Century 1
  • Literacies for the 21st Century 2
  • Teaching your STEM subject 1
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The University of Edinburgh

4 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 7th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Chemistry
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Year 1
  • Chemistry 1A
  • Chemistry 1B
  • Mathematics for the Natural Sciences 1a
  • Mathematics for the Natural Sciences 1b
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Chemistry - MChem (Hons)
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  • Chemistry 1A
  • Chemistry 1B
  • Mathematics for the Natural Sciences 1a
  • Mathematics for the Natural Sciences 1b
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UHI is a fantastic university for distance learning courses. The support that they provide is assuring, teachers are helpful and knowledgeable, and the intended learning outcomes are very clearly outlined from the very start. Accordingly, I enthusiastically recommend studying the PG distance learning courses through the UHI!

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Marine Science
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University of the West of Scotland

2 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
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I feel that I have still learned a lot, but many of the assessments have been changed from practice assessments to essays or tests. I just can’t wait to be on campus because I know it will be so much better. I can’t give a proper opinion until I see what everything is like for myself

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Chemistry
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Chemistry with Education
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University of Dundee

3 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
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Tutors are lovely but the only thing that could be improved is the support for the English and the rest of the students who are not from Scotland. It's took me 3 years to get help for my dyslexia and that is because I have to pay for it.

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Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery
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Level 1
  • Biomolecules
  • Core Skills 1B
  • Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1A
  • Evolution of Cells
  • Genes & Heredity
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  • Biomolecules
  • Core Skills 1B
  • Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1A
  • Evolution of Cells
  • Genes & Heredity
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