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“The Faculty of Science consists of seven academic Schools – Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography & Geosciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics & Astronomy and Psychology. If you read for a BSc, a Masters or PhD in any of these subjects you will be joining a Faculty with a long record of excellence in teaching and research at the highest level. The Faculty is small enough to provide you with a sense of belonging to a close-knit community, yet large enough to give you a wide experience of world-class scientific research.”


Professor Alyson Tobin (Dean of Science)


Faculty of Science


The Faculty provides a variety of modular programmes leading to an Honours degree in Science (BSc, MChem, MMath, MPhys or MSci). See list on pages 52-85 for degrees which are possible and their UCAS codes. Degrees awarded are:


BSc (Bachelor of Science) Honours lasting for four years – 480 credits


MChem (Master in Chemistry) Honours lasting for five years (or four years with Advanced Standing)* – 600 credits


MMath (Master of Mathematics) Honours lasting for five years (or four years with Advanced Standing)* – 600 credits


MPhys (Master in Physics) Honours lasting for five years (or four years with Advanced Standing)* – 600 credits


MSci (Master in Science) Honours generally lasting for five years – 600 credits


BSc (General Bachelor of Science) lasting for three years – 360 credits (UCAS code CFG0) – see description of General Degree on page 18


* See Direct Entry to Second Year page 47.


Science Faculty Entrance Requirements See pages 52-85 for details.


Modules available in the following subject areas: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Economics, Geography, Geology, Information Technology, Logic & Philosophy of Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, Sustainable Development. First level modules are usually worth 20 credits, which is one-sixth of a normal load, and students take three modules per semester.


Further details of all modules available to undergraduate students are available from the Course Catalogues at: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/academic/Coursecatalogue


In first year the choice is considerable allowing students to expand their interests by taking new subjects, some of which require no previous knowledge. A student can choose three different science subjects with the possibility of pursuing any one to Honours level. However, some students do not want such a broad first year and they have the opportunity to focus their first year studies on their primary interest. Students will always be encouraged to exploit the flexibility of the modular structure in order to keep their options open should interests or aspirations change.


It is also possible to take modules from another Faculty as part of a first year science programme.


Entry to most Second level modules is obtained by passing the appropriate First level modules. However, suitably well-qualified candidates with appropriate qualifications may be offered direct entry to Second level modules and thereby obtain an Honours degree in three years or an MChem or MPhys in four.


All undergraduates in the Faculty are assigned to an Adviser of Studies whom they must see at the start of each semester to discuss their choices and have them approved. Advisers are also available for consultation at other times and are always ready to discuss any academic and other problems that may arise. The Adviser will guide the student through the complexities of the modular structure to ensure that any desired degree pathways, or options, remain accessible.


BSc At the end of their second year, students are admitted to a two- year Honours programme provided their performance in second year is of an acceptable standard and the student has fulfilled the programme requirements.


By making a suitable selection of First level modules, the final choice of an Honours programme can usually be delayed until the beginning, or sometimes the end, of second year. For example, a First level combination of modules in Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics can lead to no fewer than seven Single or Joint Honours programmes in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Theoretical Physics.


The list of all available degree courses is on pages 52-85.


MChem, MMath, MPhys, MSci These are classified Honours degrees, like the BSc, but involve more advanced study and a more substantial final year dissertation. These integrated Masters programmes are designed for those who seek to specialise in the subject after graduation and, due to the demanding nature of them, a high standard of performance in the relevant Second level modules is required.


“As a body the [the students] were devoed to their studie and very hard workers.”


David Cameron (at St Andrews 1869-1874)


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