Chemistry bsc(hons) (with integrated foundation year)

Bachelor's degree

In Brighton and Hove

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Brighton and hove

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

With an extra year of integrated study at foundation level, this course opens up opportunities in the sciences if you don't hold the required scientific A-levels or equivalent qualifications, want to change career or simply feel you want to explore the options offered by university-level science before deciding on your specific pathway.
The foundation year gives you the support, knowledge and skills you need to progress. On successful completion, you can move on to the Chemistry BSc(Hons).
With a strong focus on practical laboratory skills, you will progress from learning about fundamental concepts in chemistry to the latest scientific advances, discovering how the subject can be used to solve issues of global importance.
You will gain hands-on experience in our specialist laboratories with chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, electroanalysis and many other research techniques. The optional placement year gives you a great opportunity to develop your skills as a chemist and gain valuable work experience.

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Location

Start date

Brighton and Hove (East Sussex)
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Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Entry requirements
UCAS tariff
72 tariff points. Level 3 Key Skills and General Studies will count towards the tariff.
A-levels
DDD including two full science A-levels.
Other qualifications
We will consider applicants who have completed an Access course, BTEC diploma or International Baccalaureate on an individual basis; relevant experience may also be taken into account.
GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)
At least three subjects including English language, maths and a science.
Studied before or got relevant experience?

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Subjects

  • Biochemistry
  • Options

Course programme

Year 1

You will be introduced to the various areas of chemistry, centred on the themes of core chemistry, analytical chemistry and chemical skills. You will also begin to study biochemistry or geochemistry, depending on your chosen specialism.

Modules
  • Introductory Chemistry
  • Introduction to Experimental Work in Chemical and Molecular Sciences
  • Introductory Skills in Molecular Science
  • Essentials of Analytical Chemistry
  • Mathematical Skills for Scientists
Options*

Biochemistry

  • Introductory Biochemistry for Chemists

Geochemistry

  • Earth Materials

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Chemistry bsc(hons) (with integrated foundation year)

Price on request