BSc Chemistry
Entry requirements
A level: AAB including chemistry, with a pass in the Practical exam (where it is separately endorsed) IB: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in chemistry
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, a chemistry degree centred on the study of matter, reactions, and chemical processes. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. Laboratory work follows environmentally responsible methods used in industry, and students engage in research projects alongside academic staff. The first year covers core theory and practical training through Foundations of Chemistry I, Foundations of Chemistry II, Mathematical and Analytical Methods in Chemistry I, and Practical Chemistry I. The second year progresses to more complex concepts with Advanced Chemistry I, Advanced Chemistry II, and Practical Chemistry II, alongside optional topics such as Chemical Solutions to Environmental Issues, Fundamentals of Biochemistry, and Introduction to Programming. The third year focuses on advanced core subjects including Advanced Practical Skills in Chemistry, Frontiers in Inorganic Chemistry, Frontiers in Organic Chemistry, and Frontiers in Physical Chemistry. Optional modules in the final year allow students to explore areas like Medicinal Chemistry III, Simulation Methods in Chemistry, and Sustainable Chemistry.
Modules
- Foundations of Chemistry I
- Foundations of Chemistry II
- Mathematical and Analytical Methods in Chemistry I
- Practical Chemistry I
- Advanced Chemistry I
- Advanced Chemistry II
- Practical Chemistry II
- Chemical Solutions to Environmental Issues
- Coevolution of Life and Earth
- Ethics in Science, Engineering and Technology: Jekyll and Hyde
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry
- Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Physiology
- Geohazards
- Global Sustainability Challenges
- Introduction to Astronomy and Space Science
- Introduction to Energy in The Environment
- Introduction to Environmental Biogeochemistry
- Introduction to Programming
- Mathematical Methods in Chemistry II
- Medicinal Chemistry I
- Medicinal Chemistry II
- Advanced Practical Skills in Chemistry
- Frontiers in Inorganic Chemistry
- Frontiers in Organic Chemistry
- Frontiers in Physical Chemistry
- Advanced Characterisation Techniques
- Medicinal Chemistry III
- Principles, Techniques, and Applications of Electrochemistry
- Simulation Methods in Chemistry
- Sustainable Chemistry
- Synthetic Methods in Organic Chemistry