BSc (Hons) Chemistry
92% OF OUR CHEMISTRY STUDENTS WERE SATISFIED WITH THEIR COURSE,NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY, 2019.
Chemistry is involved in every part of our day-to-day lives – the medicines we take, the fuels we use, our food and clothing, even how we dispose of our waste.
Our Chemistry course is ranked top in the UK for teaching quality, Good University Guide 2020, the Times. Within this Chemistry degree, we place an emphasis on analytical chemistry and modern aspects of chemical science, to develop your ability to apply the principles of chemistry to your career pathway.
Our BSc (Hons) Chemistry course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem) status. This means that what you learn meets professional requirements and will make you a more attractive candidate to employers.
To enhance your skills and career potential, our Chemistry courses provide a depth of practical experience that employers find highly attractive. This course is also available through Network75, a combined work and study route.
What you will study
Our Chemistry degree places an emphasis on analytical chemistry and modern aspects of chemical science to develop your ability to think logically and apply the principles of chemistry to any area.
As well as traditional aspects of physical, inorganic, analytical and organic chemistry, you will also study biological chemistry, environmental chemistry, and organometallic chemistry. During the third year of your Chemistry course, you can undertake a practical research project of your choice, under the supervision of an academic member of staff.
Year One: Chemistry Degree
- Biological Chemistry
- Your Skills, Your Future
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Fundamental Inorganic Chemistry
Year Two: Chemistry Degree
- Heterocyclic Chemistry and an Introduction to Drug Design
- Spectroscopy
- Analytical Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry 2
- Synthetic Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry 2
Year Three: Chemistry Degree
- Chemistry Project
- Advanced Analytical Chemistry
- Advanced Physical Chemistry
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Careers
Chemists are capable of successful careers in a wide range of scientific, business and commercial areas, including food science, pharmaceutical research or development, and environmental monitoring. Graduates of our Chemistry degree have gained work in public or commercial laboratories, forensic science services and education, while many continue to postgraduate research. The skills you gain from a degree in chemistry are valued in other professions, for example, to train for careers in patent law or accountancy.
Graduates can also progress to a PhD or research degree.
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