Chemistry BSc (Hons)

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  • It is very expensive, unfortunately, for international students the annual fees are approx. 8000 pounds. It was a great experience overall. Thanks for everything.
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Bachelor's degree

In Bangor

£ 13,300 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    September

Chemistry is a careers orientated degree that opens up opportunities in high technology industries and research, including pharmaceutical design, advanced materials, biochemical study and environmental protection. The skills you will acquire on this course are widely recognised and a course will also open up career paths in areas as varied as computing, teaching, accountancy and marketing.

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Bangor (Gwynedd)
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LL57 2DG

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SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


The course aims to enable understudies to: The student should be able to demonstrate a preliminary understanding of the principles of quantum mechanics in the context of atoms, molecules, and elementary understanding of modern molecular orbital theory.

The student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the difference between covalent and ionic bonding, bonding theory, hybridization and the shapes of simple inorganic and organic covalent molecules.

The student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of trends in chemical and physical properties in relation to the position of the element within the Periodic Table

The student should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of nomenclature, functional groups, the structure and chemistry of simple organic molecules and simple synthetic principles.


Chemistry is a careers orientated degree. Destinations for past students include pharmaceutical companies, postgraduate study in chemistry (MSc and PhD), metallurgical companies, high technology industry (eg optoelectronics, chemical sensors, computational modelling), commercial analytical laboratories, computer software development and teaching.

320 260 points (excluding General Studies) including B in Chemistry at A2 level.
2 subjects at A2 level excluding Key Skills.

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06/06/2018
What I would highlight: It is very expensive, unfortunately, for international students the annual fees are approx. 8000 pounds. It was a great experience overall. Thanks for everything.
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Subjects

  • Project

Course programme

Year 1 In addition to the compulsory modules, you will have 2 options to choose from the wide range available. Compulsory modules: All modules are compulsory. Chemistry 1 Chemistry 2 (double module) Chemistry Laboratory 1 Chemistry Laboratory 2 Instrumentation and Analytical Methods (double module) The Chemistry of Us Chemistry 1 Workshop Chemistry 2 Workshop Computational and Study Skills Maths Skills for Chemists Year 2 Students considering taking up an Erasmus placement over the summer vacation are expected to show some proficiency in the language of the country to which they are going. All modules are compulsory. Compulsory modules: Chemical Concepts 1 Chemical Concepts 2 Spectroscopy and Analysis Professional Skills for Chemists Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Specialised Topics for Chemists Core Chemistry Laboratory (double module) Additional Chemistry Laboratory (double module) Physical Chemistry Final Year All modules are compulsory: Research Skills General Skills Project (quadruple module) Advanced Physical Chemistry Advanced Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Chemical Biology Chemical Concepts 3 (double module) Organometalic Chemistry and Catalysis Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change annually. CHEMISTRY WITH EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE (F102 BSc/CEE) This course allows you to gain a strong qualification in chemistry while experiencing learning and working practices in another country. This will be advantageous to future employment, particularly with multinational companies. Language modules are available in year 1 to help you prepare for the placement in the third year. We have links with universities in 8 countries and you will have input into the location of your placement. You may choose to spend 6 months of the placement with a European industrial organisation. Throughout your time abroad we will monitor your progress and enjoyment and you will be supervised by an eminent chemist in the host university. At the end of the year you write a report on your project work and return to the School of Chemistry. CHEMISTRY WITH INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE (F103 BSc/CIE) This course enables you to gain an insight into industrial chemistry research and management by spending the third year on work placement with a relevant organisation in the UK or elsewhere in Europe. It will also help you to develop employment related skills there is no doubt that students who have been on placement have advantages in the job market. Your specific interests and geographical preferences will be taken into account when arranging the placement. During the year you usually work on a research project. We will keep in touch to monitor your progress and enjoyment and you will also be supervised by a member of staff at the host company. At the end of the year you write a report on your work before returning to the School of Chemistry.

Chemistry BSc (Hons)

£ 13,300 VAT inc.