BSc Environmental Chemistry
Entry requirements
GCSE: All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade 4/C or above. A level: Three A levels to include at least a D in Chemistry. BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM in a Science related, including Chemistry units. Access courses: Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit or Distinction, to include at least 15 credits in Chemistry and the remaining in science-related subjects. International Baccalaureate: 26 overall to include 4 at HL Chemistry. English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4 Standard Level = 5
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry with a focus on environmental applications. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Environmental Analysis, Data Analysis, Programming, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. Students may undertake an optional placement year and complete an independent research project. The programme also offers modules in environmental sustainability and communication of scientific data.
Modules
- Placement
- Practice of Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Approaches to Data Analysis
- Analytical Environmental Technologies
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Placement Preparation
- Environmental Issues and Communication
- The Art of Experimentation
- Practical Environmental Chemistry
- Career Catalyst: Pathways to Professional Success
- Environmental Management and Sustainability
- Research Design in Action: Fieldwork for a Changing Planet
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Research Project
- Global Environmental Solutions
- Independent Project
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Frontiers in Analytical Science
- Marine Pollution and Environmental Change
- Frontiers in Fieldwork: Unlocking Multidisciplinary Potential
- The Environmental Professional