Chemistry with Teaching

Teachers convey the exciting challenges chemists face and the importance of continuous discovery to our daily lives.

Why Chemistry with Teaching at Strathclyde? Ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Chemistry (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and The Guardian University Guide 2024). Combine a Royal Society of Chemistry-accredited MChem course with the education theory and classroom experience required for recognition by the General Teaching Council for Scotland. Study a dual-accredited course at a higher level than anywhere else in the UK. Opportunities to move between careers in secondary education and the chemical industry. Benefit from AstraZeneca and GSK bursary scheme for chemistry undergraduates.

Your Career Most graduates follow the career path of a secondary teacher but you can also compete successfully for jobs in all branches of the chemical industry. There are also opportunities for chemists in other areas such as national and local government services, in hospitals and in education at all levels.

Recent graduate job roles include: Industrial chemist Research scientist Scientific communication specialist