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Chemistry BSc Hons
Chemistry is the study of atoms, molecules and ions - their structures, properties, synthesis - and how they interact with each other to create new molecules.
Its range and compass are enormous. From
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Points of entry for Chemistry BSc Hons
Year 1
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Entry requirements for Chemistry and Chemistry at University of Edinburgh
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Chemistry BSc Hons at University of Edinburgh
Required subjects: A Levels: Chemistry and Mathematics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
UCAS points for current students on Chemistry and Chemistry at University of Edinburgh
English language requirements
6.5
Additional details
Total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.
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4th April 24
Medicinal and Biological Chemistry, MChem Hons FullTime
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1st March 24
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The teachers are very nice and the people are very friendly. It's just the class is a little difficult read more
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16th December 22
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The staff are really good! they are really responsible and enthusiastic about education, always kind and accessible to students. There are many available materials released by school, which support my study read more
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member865397
13th January 22
Chemistry, MChem Hons FullTime
I love chemistry so much. Really fascinating. Still love it after so many years. read more
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member463698
10th November 21
Medicinal and Biological Chemistry, BSc Hons FullTime
Overall the the chemistry and medicinal side of things are interesting, containing a range of topics. Good demonstrators however prerecorded lectures can seem very boring and mundane. The mandatory math course in year one and the python coding class in year 2 makes me want to drop out. read more
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22nd October 21
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25th May 21
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The chemistry department seemed so good that i abandoned my plan of becoming an engineer to join them instead ? read more
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