Chemistry

This Royal Society of Chemistry-accredited chemistry degree was developed by experts from industry and academia to give you the chemistry-related skills that future employers need.

There are core modules in analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry over all three years of the course.

Extensive laboratory training and transferable skills, including logical reasoning, communication, presentation, and research skills, ensure you are career-ready, whatever you decide to do with your chemistry degree.

Optional modules include environmental and green chemistry to address issues such as climate change and sustainability; the application of computational chemistry and Artificial Intelligence; the use of medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery techniques to develop new medicines for unmet medical needs.

Year 1: Professional Practice in Science (Mental Wealth) (Core), Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (Core), Mathematics for Scientists (Core), Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry (Core), Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry (Core), Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry (Core), Level 4 Short Work Placement (Optional)

Year 2: Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry (Core), Topics in Environmental and Green Chemistry (Core), Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (Core), Research & Career Development - Mental Wealth (Core), Organic Mechanisms of Synthesis (Core), Topics in Physical Chemistry (Core), Level 5 Short Work Placement (Optional), Year Long Placement (Sandwich Year) (Optional)

Year 3: Natural Products and Discovery (Core), Application of Analytical Techniques in Pharmaceutical Quality Control (Core), Research Project and Career Enhancement Portfolio (Mental Wealth) (Core), Physical, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (Core), Bioinorganic Chemistry (Core), Protein Biochemistry and Proteomics (Optional), Medicinal Chemistry (Optional), Level 6 Short Work Placement (Optional)

For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

You will be assessed in practical work and theory. In most modules the module mark is derived from both coursework (e.g. laboratory work, data analysis, essays, oral presentations) and from written theory examination at the end of the year. Some modules also include laboratory practical exams.

Year 1 - 50% Portfolio/Coursework, 33% Laboratory/Practical/ICT, 17% Case Study/PBL
Year 2 - 50% Portfolio/Coursework, 30% Case Study/PBL, 20% Written Exam/Timed Assessment
Year 3 - 42% Written Exam/Timed Assessment, 33% Laboratory/Practical/ICT, 17% Portfolio/Coursework, 8% Case Study/PBL

You'll always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 14 working days, although you will receive immediate feedback following many of our face to face assessments.