UCAS: Elements for lasting success Diana Appleyard discovers chemistry is attracting up to 4,000 applicants each year because of the career prospects it affords

From: The Independent (London, England) | Date: August 25, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

Chemistry is often perceived as a subject which does have difficulty in attracting undergraduates. Whilst figures are not actually decreasing - there has in fact been a slight increase in applicants over the past few years - there has not been a marked explosion as there has in so many of the other courses such as media studies and veterinary science.

In 1985, just over 3,000 students applied to read chemistry - the latest figures for last year from UCAS show just under 4,000 students applied. Entrance requirements for chemistry remain relatively high - University College London, for ...

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