Course summary
- Develop real-world chemistry problem-solving skills in the context of biological, environmental, materials and pharmaceutical science.
- Gain experience of industrially-relevant analytical instrumentation, modern synthetic techniques and application of computing in chemistry.
- Take the opportunity to complete a work placement – either in the UK or abroad.
- Transfer onto an MChem route for a specialist year of research intensive study working alongside our internationally recognised researchers
Chemistry impacts everything around you. This course will give you the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to be part of exciting scientific developments that affect all areas of life.
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. Future careers
This course prepares you for a wide range of careers including:
- analytical science
- academic chemistry research
- pharmaceutical and drug development
- polymer and materials chemistry
- regulatory affairs and chemical patent law
- teaching and education
- scientific sales and recruitment
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for world-leading companies such as:
- analytical chemists at AstraZeneca
- biological monitors for the Health and Safety Laboratory
- validation chemists for Waters Ltd
- polymer scientists at Reckitt Benckiser
- communications account manager at Notch Scientific Communications
Many graduates also progress to specialist Masters courses or carry out research for a PhD to enhance their scientific careers.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
Compulsory modulesModuleCreditsAssessmentConcepts In Physical Chemistry20CourseworkExam
Fundamentals Of Organic Chemistry20Coursework
Exam
Introduction To Inorganic And Materials Chemistry20Coursework
Exam
Principles Of Chemistry And Analytical Science20Coursework
Exam
Professional And Scientific Practice 1: Labs20Coursework
Professional And Scientific Practice 1: Skills20Coursework
Year 2
Compulsory modulesModuleCreditsAssessmentAnalytical And Bioanalytical Science20CourseworkExam
Chemistry And Society20Coursework
Exam
Organic And Biological Chemistry20Coursework
Exam
Physical And Inorganic Chemistry20Coursework
Exam
Professional And Scientific Practice 240Coursework
Practical
Year 3
Compulsory modulesModuleCreditsAssessmentProfessional And Scientific Practice 320CourseworkFinal year
Compulsory modulesModuleCreditsAssessmentResearch Project40CourseworkElective modulesModuleCreditsAssessmentAdvanced Analytical Science20Coursework
Exam
Advanced Inorganic, Physical & Materials Chemistry20Coursework
Exam
Advanced Organic Synthesis And Spectroscopy20Coursework
Exam
Medicinal Chemistry And Drug Discovery20Coursework
Exam
Pharmacology20Exam
Practical
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