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University of the West of Scotland

UCAS Code: CE10 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

C,C,D

Including Chemistry, plus GCSE English and Maths at Grade 5 or above For Year 2 entry, BBC including Chemistry, plus GCSE English, Maths and 1 further Science at Grade 5 or above

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

Including Chemistry, plus English and Maths at Standard Level For year 2 entry, 28 points including Chemistry and at least one other Science, plus English and Maths at Standard Level

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H4

Including Chemistry, plus English and Maths at Ordinary Level

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DDM

For year 2 entry

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMM

Scottish Advanced Higher

C,C,D

For year 2 entry, including Chemistry, plus 1 further science subject, English and Maths at National 5 Grade C or above

Scottish HNC

Pass

Entry to year 2 with HNC Chemistry, HNC Applied Science or related subject

Scottish HND

Pass

Entry to Year 3 with HND Chemistry, HND Applied Chemical Science or related subject, PLUS Higher English and National 5 Maths at Grade C or above Before entering year 3, all students must meet the following requirements: (i) English at SCQF Level 6 (e.g. Higher) (ii) Mathematics at SCQF Level 5 (e.g. National 5, Standard Grade (Grade 1 or 2), Intermediate 2. (iii) Successful interview with School of Education. (iv) Students who are offered the opportunity to progress to Year 3 of this programme must apply for and obtain membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme

Scottish Higher

B,C,C,C

Including Chemistry, plus National 5 English and Maths at Grade C or above

T Level

Pass (C and above)


in relevant subject, plus GCSE English and Maths at C/5 or above For Year 2 entry, Full T-Level with Grade M (120 Tariff points) in relevant subject, plus GCSE Maths, English and 1 Science at Grade C/5 or above

UCAS Tariff

90

Including Chemistry

You may also need to…

Attend an interview

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About this course

Course option

1year

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Secondary teaching

OVERVIEW
Prepare to teach the next generation of scientists with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Chemistrywith Education degree. As well as providing you with extensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills in chemistry, this programme will help you develop professional skills through workbased learning to ensure you’re fully equipped to meet the demands of being a teacher. On successful completion of this programme, you’ll meet the Standard forProvisional Registration as a secondary school teacher of chemistry.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

• You’ll study the fundamentals of chemistry as a core science before progressing to more complex, specialist topics in Honours year.
• Laboratory sessions will develop your practical and communication skills.
• In Years 3 and 4 you’ll develop your teaching skills through specialist modules in education.
• Upon successful completion of this programme, in addition to meeting the Standard for Provisional Registration as a secondary school teacher of chemistry you will also be eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry (AMRSC).
• BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Education students can join UWS’s Couper Chemical Society. Named after the renowned Scottish chemist Archibald Scott Couper, this student-run society organises academic and social activities throughout the year, including guest lectures and science outreach, to help students of all levels on the Chemistry and Forensic Sciences programmes get to know one another.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

This programme aims to instill you with the skills and attributes that are transferable to other areas of study and professional employment. These include:
• Accessing and apply relevant research findings
• Communicating effectively with audiences
• Engaging in professional dialogue with peers and senior colleagues
• Critical analysis
• Evaluation and synthesis of ideas
• Exercising autonomy and initiative
• Working with others

CAREERS
On successfully completing this programme, you’ll leave UWS with General Teaching Council for Scotland registration and are eligible for a one-year paid
induction post in a Scottish Secondary School. You will also have the knowledge and practical skills required for a career in drug research, environmental analysis, forensic science and much more.

Modules

Year 1
In Year 1 you will cover general aspects of chemistry including organic, inorganic and physical chemistry along with two other science subjects. Laboratory sessions develop practical and communication skills. Students study a range of core modules
which include the following: Structure of Chemistry, Chemistry and Reactions, Scientific Investigation, and ASPIRE.*
*ASPIRE is a set of core modules which aim to enhance the academic, personal and professional development of students at UWS.
Year 2
In Year 2 the core chemistry modules are designed to extend your knowledge of the traditional subject areas of inorganic, organic, physical, and analytical chemistry, in addition to introducing aspects of applied chemistry, spectroscopy and theoretical chemistry. Each of the modules contain both practical and coursework components allowing students to develop, practice and demonstrate a wide range of professional skills.
The core modules include the following: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Laboratory Techniques, Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Analysis and Evaluation, and ASPIRE.*
*ASPIRE is a set of core modules which aim to enhance the academic, personal and professional development of students at UWS.
Year 3
The study of education is introduced in Year 3 with a focus on key educational issues, cross-cutting curricular themes, contexts for learning and professional values.You will study chemistry modules that provide a foundation for the remaining honours year, as well as dealing with applied chemistry issues, the modules you will study include the following: Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and School & Professional Studies (L9). Progression to SCQF Level 9 is available to students who fulfil the university progression requirements and the GTCS requirements for entry to programmes of initial teacher
education.
Year 4
Knowledge and understanding of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment of chemistry and general science, and the skills and abilities to implement effective teaching and learning, are developed in Year 4 through campus teaching and school experience placements.
You will study the following modules: Organic Chemistry, Physical and Inorganic
Chemistry 4, Secondary STEM Subject Studies, and Secondary School Experience.

Assessment methods

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical workshops and guided laboratory work. There will also be group work, literature reports and research projects in order to ensure our degrees provide a strong set of additional skills, such as presentational and communicative skills.
Our Chemistry with Education degrees use a variety of assessment methods. The below list provides a guide to the types of assessment methods you can expect:
• Written examinations
• Oral presentation
• Written reports
• Coursework
• Academic poster

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
International
£18,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Paisley Campus

Department:

Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

79%
Secondary teaching

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Teacher training

Teaching and learning

80%
Staff make the subject interesting
88%
Staff are good at explaining things
84%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
95%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

71%
Library resources
89%
IT resources
83%
Course specific equipment and facilities
57%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

100%
UK students
0%
International students
36%
Male students
64%
Female students
74%
2:1 or above
22%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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After graduation

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What are graduates doing after six months?

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Average annual salary
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Employed or in further education
97%
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Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

100%
Teaching and educational professionals

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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

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