The number of applications to full-time degree courses in chemistry, physics and biological sciences, received by Scottish higher education institutions through UCAS over the last five years has been:19971998199920002001Chemistry3,0082,8022,5802,2482,185Physics2,4232,2032,0571,8841,964Biological Sciences13,46012,14711,82611,25412,353Source: Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. S1W-23795