Chemistry and Mathematics

Leeds University Business School

Bachelor's degree

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Using the tools of advanced mathematics to understand the diversity and complexity of the chemical world is what really drives students on our Chemistry and Mathematics degrees.
On this programme you’ll study alongside single honours chemists and mathematicians who are learning the same concepts and reaching the same depth of knowledge as you. As you move through the programme you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in a range of topics in both areas of your course and vary the split between the two components to study the topics that interest you the most.
You’ll develop your mathematical skills in major branches such as linear algebra and calculus. A wide range of optional modules allows you to explore topics from dynamical systems to probability to coding theory. You’ll combine your mathematics knowledge with the study of chemistry to understand how and why molecules react and the methods of studying them. You can specialise in organic, inorganic or physical chemistry.
Mathematics will allow you to develop a sophisticated understanding of mathematical structures and principles while gaining a wide range of skills that are attractive to employers. Core modules will develop your knowledge of key topics such as linear algebra and calculus, while a wide range of optional modules will allow you to pursue areas from probability to coding theory, special relativity and financial modelling.
Enhancing your degree
There are opportunities to gain industrial experience on a placement year or to study abroad for a year. Both schemes add an additional year to your course.
Our industrial placement scheme gives you the opportunity to gain work experience in an industry relevant to your degree and interests. Our students often describe this industrial experience as an invaluable part of their degree and one which stands them in good stead for their future careers.

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Location

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Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

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About this course

Entry requirements
A-level: AAA including Chemistry and Mathematics.
Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade.
Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.
GCSE: English Language grade C, or an equivalent English language qualification.
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Subjects

  • Mathematics
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Calculus
  • Algebra
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Probability

Course programme

During the first and second years of the course you'll cover the essential aspects of both disciplines. Compulsory modules will cover the core of modern mathematics, linear algebra and calculus, alongside the fundamentals of chemistry. For the remainder of your programme, you're able to choose either additional mathematics or chemistry options or even take a third elective subject available from a wide range.

As a core part of your chemistry modules you’ll have extensive practical sessions in the laboratory, allowing you to perform experiments that reinforce the material taught to you in the lectures. In addition, small tutorial groups are used to support the teaching so you get regular feedback from the academic staff helping you solve any problems that you might have with a particular topic.

Once you reach the third year of your course you can select precisely which modules you wish to study and tailor your programme so it really matches your interests in either chemistry or mathematics. At this point you also have the option of focusing more strongly on one of the two areas. In your final year, you will carry out a major research project.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Introduction to Modern Chemistry 20 credits
  • Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry 10 credits
  • Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry 10 credits
  • Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry 10 credits
  • Calculus and Mathematical Analysis 10 credits
  • Numbers and Vectors 10 credits
  • Introductory Linear Algebra 10 credits
  • Modelling with Differential Equations 10 credits
  • Probability and Statistics I 10 credits
  • Probability and Statistics II 10 credits
  • Studying in a Digital Age (Chemistry) 5 credits
Optional modules
  • Practical Skills in Chemistry for Joint Honours 1 10 credits
  • Practical Skills in Chemistry for Joint Honours 2 10 credits

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics 10 credits
  • Structure and Spectroscopy 10 credits
  • Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy 10 credits
  • Laboratory Work 2b 10 credits
  • Further Linear Algebra 10 credits
  • Vector Calculus 15 credits
  • Linear Differential Equations and Transforms 15 credits
Optional modules
  • Structure and Synthesis of Materials 10 credits
  • Introduction to Organic Synthesis 10 credits
  • Introduction to Drug Design 10 credits
  • Organic Structure and Mechanism 10 credits ...

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