Chemistry - BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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Duration
3 Years
More than an introduction to the fundamentals of chemistry, this degree provides intensive basic training that is designed to give you the core laboratory, IT and performance skills to succeed in your chosen career.
The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and provides partial exemption from the academic requirements for Chartered Chemist status.
You'll be taught in our £30 million Science Centre, which has more than 280 cutting-edge work stations, and gain hands-on practical experience alongside analytical techniques such as UV and infrared spectroscopy.
Our lecturers are often industry experts or active researchers and there are opportunities for on-the-job experience through our work placement scheme.
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About this course
You’ll leave this course ready to pursue a career in the high-technology, science-based industries. You could choose to work in sectors such as education or healthcare, with roles such as developer, lab technician and researcher on offer.
Many of our previous graduates are now employed by companies such as Mundipharma Research. Others have gone on to postgraduate study.
You’ll also develop the IT, research and analytical skills that are valued by employers in many different industries such as finance and commerce.
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:
a minimum of grades BCC from three A levels including grade C or above in Chemistry (or a minimum of 104 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification eg BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma; or Advanced Diploma; or Progression Diploma; or Access to HE Diploma of 60 credits)
English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).
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Subjects
- Biochemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Systems
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Analysis
- Spectroscopic
Course programme
The modules listed below are for the academic year 2020/21 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.
Year 1 modules include:
- Concepts in Chemistry (core, 30 credits)
- Foundations of Physics (core, 15 credits)
- General and Organic Chemistry (core, 30 credits)
- Laboratory Science (core, 30 credits)
- Molecular Biology (core, 15 credits)
- Inorganic Chemistry (core, 30 credits)
- Organic Chemistry (core, 30 credits)
- Physical Chemistry (core, 30 credits)
- Quantitative Analysis (core, 15 credits)
- Spectroscopic Methods (core, 15 credits)
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry and Materials (core, 30 credits)
- Advanced Organic Chemistry (core, 15 credits)
- Advanced Physical Chemistry (core, 15 credits)
- Medicinal Chemistry (core, 15 credits)
- Research Project (core, 30 credits)
- Advanced Bioanalytical Science (option, 15 credits)
- Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy (option, 15 credits)
- Sandwich Placement (option, 30 credits)
- Work Placement (option, 15 credits)
You'll be assessed through mini-tests, practical reports, posters, presentations, essays, short-answer tests and examinations
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Chemistry - BSc (Hons)