Chemistry BSc

Home Undergraduate Chemistry Chemistry BScChemistry BSc How to apply »UCAS codeF100QualificationBScDurationUp to 4 yearsStudy locationEdinburghDelivery typeFull-timeOverviewProgramme contentEmployabilityEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewThe core chemistry courses (along with additional chemistry courses) ensure a strong basis in theory and laboratory practice. Communication and enterprise skills are an integral part of the programme. Students choose a research topic in Level 4 or 5. The programme aims to produce Chemistry graduates at the highest level of professional skill and knowledge, whilst at the same time allowing for a broad, flexible programme in the earlier years.AccreditationAccredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).  Show key dataProgramme contentYear 1 Students gain a good understanding of the fundamental principles of Chemistry and are introduced to laboratory skills illustrating various experimental techniques; students also study Mathematics and an optional subject. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:32% Independent study:68% Placement:0% Assessment Written:56% Practical:6% Coursework: 38% Year 2 Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry lectures continue with emphasis on the interrelationship between theoretical principles and experimental measurements. Students choose an optional subject, either the same or a different one from Level 1. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:35% Independent study:65% Placement:0% Assessment Written:66% Practical:20% Coursework: 14% Year 3 Advanced Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry are joined by topics in Analytical and Materials Chemistry. Communication and teamwork skills are developed and laboratory work becomes more advanced. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:37% Independent study:63% Placement:0% Assessment Written:66% Practical:15%...