BSc (Hons) Chemistry (Including foundation year)
92% OF OUR CHEMISTRY STUDENTS WERE SATISFIED WITH THEIR COURSENATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY 2019
If you don’t have the right grades to enrol directly on to our BSc (Hons) Chemistry degree, you could opt to start your studies with a foundation year. The extra year is intended to give you the best possible preparation for success on the Chemistry degree. You’ll study introductory modules relevant to the degree whilst developing key skills for academic study.
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.
Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, our Chemistry courses provide a depth of practical experience that employers find highly attractive. Possible careers include industrial chemist, pharmaceutical scientist, forensic scientist, biochemist, cosmetic scientist, environmental scientist, medicinal chemist, metallurgist, teaching and lecturing, research and/or development scientist, public analyst, health and safety adviser.
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 fourth year of your chemistry degree you can undertake a practical research project of your choice, under the supervision of an academic member of staff.
Foundation Year: Chemistry Degree
- Foundation Biology
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Key Skills and Professional Development
- Foundation Chemistry
- Physical Science
- Scientific Data Literacy
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 programme 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 Chemistry degree are valued in other professions, for example, to train for careers in patent law or accountancy.
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