RSC - Advancing the Chemical Sciences


Education

 

Choosing courses


A host of information to help you make the right course choices, including: 

  • what questions you should consider before deciding what and where to study
  • differences between MChem/MSci and BSc degrees
  • details of RSC recognised and accredited courses 
  • where to find advice on studying abroad
  • links to other useful websites   


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Student Finance

All you need to know about the cost of going to university and where to get financial help



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Recognised and Accredited Courses

The RSC recognises certain degrees as satisfying the academic requirements for RSC membership of the RSC



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Course Links

Where to find further information about courses; details of tuition fees charged and bursaries available at each university


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FAQs - Courses

Your questions on chemical science courses answered.



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Part-time & Distance Learning Courses

Institutions offering part-time or distance learning courses, some accredited by the RSC



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Guide to studying abroad

Information for institutions offering courses with a period of study outside of the UK




The Insider: Meet the universities

With so many chemistry courses on offer, it makes sense to get some first-hand experience before you make your choice, says Robert Bowles

The Educated Chemist: Sourcing the course

How do you decide which course is right for you? Yfke Hager helps you narrow down the options

Downloadable Files

Entry requirements for Chemical Science Degrees for 2008/09
Guide to university entry requirements for Chemical Science degrees for the year 2008/09.
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Awards, scholarships and bursaries for 2007/08
Guide to awards, scholarships and bursaries available to students studying chemical sciences.
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Choosing a degree - the essential guide A
Interested in Chemical Sciences but not sure about the next step? This guide shows what jobs are possible and where and how to find out more.
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Choosing a degree - the essential guide B
Interested in Chemical Sciences but not sure what degree to do? This guide describes what different types of degree course are available.
PDF iconPDF (145k)  

Useful questions to help you choose the right degree for you
This guide contains a list of some of the questions to consider to find out which degree will suit you best.
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Enhanced first degree courses in chemistry
Introduction to MChem and MSci chemistry degrees.
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Related Links

Link icon Stamford Test
No idea what course to do? This test, available on the UCAS website, might help you decide.

Link icon Office of Fair Access - Access Agreements
Details of the Access Agreements submitted by each university, including tuition fee and bursary information

Link icon Aimhigher - Don't Stop!
Keep doing what you love - this site helps you find out more about going to University


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