BSc Chemistry
Entry requirements
A level: BBC. Chemistry and one other Mathematics/Science subject required. IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with Chemistry and one other Mathematics/Science subject required. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM. Main subjects to be Science or Mathematics. (Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B). GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. Chemistry and one other Mathematics/Science subject required. O4 in English and Mathematics is also required.
About this course
BSc in Chemistry. Core topics include Programming, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The curriculum includes a final-year Honours Chemistry Research Project supervised by faculty members, allowing independent experimental design and data interpretation.
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 1
- Elements of Chemistry 1
- Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 2
- Elements of Chemistry 2
- Mathematics for Sciences
- Introductions to Materials
- Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics
- Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
- Organic & Biological Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Energy and the Environment
- Inorganic and Solid State Chemistry
- Professional Skills for Physics and Chemistry (CM30PS)
- Organic & Biological Chemistry
- Molecular Structure and Reactivity
- Honours Chemistry Research Project
- Honours Inorganic & Physical Chemistry
- Honours Analytical & Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Honours Chemistry
- Integrated Chemistry