Chemistry with a Year in Industry

Part of everyday life, chemistry is vital for tackling the world’s most urgent problems - from green technologies to developing new treatments to keep us healthy.

This accredited, four-year degree includes a year working as a company employee during year three, giving you the opportunity to develop your professional skills while earning a salary.

Throughout the course you will gain a solid grounding in the fundamentals of chemistry with an emphasis on research.

Designed to give you a solid grounding in the fundamentals of chemistry with an emphasis on research, the first two years of the course will focus on developing your understanding of how chemistry shapes our world. During the third and fourth years, there is a greater emphasis on analysis, synthesis and problem-solving.

In the fourth and final year, you’ll undertake an extended research project, based within one of our academic research groups. You will also gain vital, practical experience in the lab, enhancing your research, mathematical and computational skills.

Graduates are eligible for full membership to the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC) and may apply for the title of Chartered Chemist.

Student experience
“The thing I enjoyed most about the placement was the sense of independence I was given; I was treated as one of the team and given projects to manage on my own. I would 100% recommend this course to someone considering an industrial placement.”
Emma, Cardiff Chemistry with a Year in Industry student

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

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