Undergraduate study
Source: https://www.gla.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply-for-an-undergraduate-degree/choosingyourdegree/faster-route/ Parent: https://www.gla.ac.uk/undergraduate/
Faster route
Science Faster Route
The Science Faster Route offers focussed, high achieving candidates joining us straight from school the option to complete the Honours Degree in 3 years or MSci degree in 4 years.
The minimum grades required below using A Level criteria, and note that we do accept other qualifications including Advanced Highers and IB with equivalent grades.
Faster Route Programmes
Interested in the Faster Route but first want to check you are eligible? Email our STEM Applicant Adviser for advice at scieng-comms@glasgow.ac.uk
Computing Science
Computing Science [BSc]
- UCAS code: 3N7R
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA including Mathematics and Computing
Computing Science [MSci]
- UCAS code: 7G3F
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA including Mathematics and Computing
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics [BSc]
- UCAS Code: 2GM1
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA which include A* Mathematics and A Further Mathematics
Mathematics [MSci]
- UCAS Code: MF20
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA which include A* Mathematics and A Further Mathematics
Statistics [BSc]
- UCAS Code: 1G30
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA which include A* Mathematics and A Further Mathematics
Statistics [MSci]
- UCAS Code:SF10
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA which include A* Mathematics and A Further Mathematics
Mathematics/Statistics [BSc]
- UCAS Code: 3GC3
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA which include A* Mathematics and A Further Mathematics
Mathematics/Statistics [MSci]
- UCAS Code: MSF1
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA which include A* Mathematics and A Further Mathematics
Physics
Physics [BSc]
- UCAS Code: F303
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA including Maths and Physics
Physics [MSci]
- UCAS Code: F302
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA including Maths and Physics
Physics with Astrophysics [BSc]
- UCAS Code: F3F2
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA including Maths and Physics
Physics with Astrophysics [MSci]
- UCAS Code: F3F1
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA including Maths and Physics
Theoretical Physics [BSc]
- UCAS Code: F345
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA including Maths and Physics
Theoretical Physics [MSci]
- UCAS Code: F341
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA including Maths and Physics
Software Engineering
Software Engineering [BSc]
- UCAS Code: 0P31
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA including Mathematics and Computing
Software Engineering [MSci]
- UCAS Code: 0VB3
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA including Mathematics and Computing
Software Engineering with work placement [MSci]
- UCAS Code: I304
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA including Mathematics and Computing
STEM programmes with entry to second year
The following STEM programmes include the option to enter in second year. To apply, please apply via UCAS and state ‘2’ at the ‘entry point’ field of your selection.
Chemistry
Chemistry [BSc]
- UCAS Code: F100
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA including Maths and Chemistry including A* in Mathematics
Chemistry with work placement [MSci]
- UCAS Code: F101
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA including Maths and Chemistry
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry [BSc]
- UCAS Code: F103
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA including Maths and Chemistry
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and work placement [MSci]
- UCAS Code: F104
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA including Maths and Chemistry
Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering [BEng]
- UCAS Code: H415
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*A*A including Maths and Physics
Aeronautical Engineering [MEng]
- UCAS Code: H410
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*A*A including Maths and Physics
Aerospace Systems [BEng]
- UCAS Code: H402
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*A*A including Maths and Physics
Aerospace Systems [MEng]
- UCAS Code: H401
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*AA including Maths and Physics
Civil Engineering [BEng]
- UCAS Code: H202
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*A*A including Maths and Physics
Civil Engineering [MEng]
- UCAS Code: H200
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*A*A including Maths and Physics
Product Design Engineering [BEng]
- UCAS Code: H3W2
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*A*A including Maths and Physics
Product Design Engineering [MEng]
- UCAS Code: H3WG
- Minimum Entry Standard: A*A*A including Maths and Physics
Starting university was honestly an interesting experience, it was really scary but also exciting at the same time. I initially thought that I'd have trouble making new friends but a lot of my coursemates are friendly, so I got along with them easily. The university is huge and at first I couldn't really find my way around but after a few months I came to know almost every single shortcut like the palm of my hand. The first term was quite challenging but manageable. Studying definitely became easier once I got used to the teaching style. There's also a lot of support available and the lab tutors are very helpful. Deadlines can be stressful so I try to start my assignments as early as possible and I must say it's been going quite well for me. Overall, I'm really enjoying university. It's been a great experience and I've learnt a lot.\ Manassanan, BSc (Hons) Computing Science – Faster Route
Social life and housing
As a faster route student you will still embrace all university welcome activities for new students and Student Representative Council Welcome Week activities.
You are including within our accommodation guarantee for undergraduates and our STEM community deliver special transition activities for students entering Year 2.
Scholarships
As a Science Faster Route student and depending on your own circumstances you are eligible to be considered for the UK Excellence, Undergraduate Excellence, EU Welcome Award and Study STEM in Scotland Award, along with several others.
Please browse our Scholarship directory to see a full list of eligible awards open to your circumstances.
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