Chemistry
Bachelor's degree
In Oxford
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Oxford
UCAS code F100 Duration 4 years (MChem)
Entrance requirements
A*A*A (with both A*s in science subjects and/or Maths)
Subject requirements Chemistry and Maths
Another science or Further Maths
Admissions test(s) None Written work None
Admissions statistics*
Interviewed: 93%
Successful: 30%
Intake: 181
*3-year average 2017-19
Contact
+44 (0) 1865 272568
Email Chemistry
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Chemistry is a wide-ranging science concerned with matter at the atomic and molecular scale. Important aspects are synthesis, structure, reaction mechanisms, properties, analysis and transformations of all types of materials.
Chemists are a constant source of innovation: it is hard to imagine any product introduced in recent times that did not require the creative efforts of a chemist. Chemistry underpins the conceptual framework and methodology of biochemistry and molecular medicine and is at the heart of many major industries.
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Teaching and research are closely linked on the course: Oxford has one of the leading chemistry departments in the world with state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories and world-class research in a broad range of areas including: synthesis and catalysis; medicinal and biological chemistry; sustainable energy; advanced materials; innovative measurement; and theoretical and computational chemistry. Students will be taught an exciting practical course in our recently-built lab. The department has an outstanding track record in commercialising the innovative work of research staff, which has raised millions of pounds for the University. who I've kept in contact with ever since.”
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Subjects
- University
- Materials
- Maths
- Teaching
- Staff
- IT
- Biochemistry
- School
- Medical
- Medical training
- Spectroscopy
- Practical Work
- Dissertation
- Molecular
- Inorganic
Course programme
- About ten lectures (9am and 10am)
- One or two tutorials in your college with set work to be completed in your own time
- Two afternoons of laboratory work (11am to 5pm)
- A problems class, eg a mathematics class in the first year
Tutorials are usually 2-4 students with a tutor. Class sizes may vary but would usually be no more than around 15 students and can be as small as four. Most tutorials, classes, and lectures are delivered by academic staff who are members of the department. Many are world-leading experts with years of experience in teaching and research. Some teaching may also be delivered by postgraduate students who are usually studying at doctorate level.
Part II (Year 4)Part II (Year 4)Part II (the fourth year) involves full-time work with an established research group. Devoting the fourth year exclusively to research has been a distinctive feature of Chemistry at Oxford since 1916 and this will give you research skills that are highly valued by both academics and employers. This final research year of the Chemistry course has three extended terms of 12 to 13 weeks (instead of the normal eight weeks) and is 38 weeks in total.
To find out more about how our teaching year is structured, visit our Academic Year page.
Academic YearCourse structureYEAR 1COURSES- Four courses are taken:
- Inorganic chemistry
- Physical chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Mathematics for chemistry
- Practical work
ASSESSMENT
First University examinations: four written papers; satisfactory practical record
YEAR 2COURSES
- Core material, including courses on:
- Theoretical chemistry
- Biological chemistry
- Molecular spectroscopy
- Synthetic chemistry
- Practical work
ASSESSMENT
Part IA examinations: three written papers; continuous assessment of practicalsYEAR 3
COURSES
- Further core material, plus advanced courses with a choice from a wide variety of options
- Practical work
ASSESSMENT
Part IB examinations: seven written papers; continuous assessment of practicals
YEAR 4 (EXTENDED TERMS)RESEARCH
- Full-time research under the supervision of a member of the academic staff
ASSESSMENT
Part II examination: dissertation; oral examination; determination of the class of honours degree
This course is currently under review. Up-to-date details on any course changes can be found on the Chemistry website.YEAR 1COURSES- Four courses are taken:
- Inorganic chemistry
- Physical chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Mathematics for chemistry
- Practical work
ASSESSMENT
First University examinations: four written papers; satisfactory practical record
YEAR 2COURSES
- Core material, including courses on:
- Theoretical chemistry
- Biological chemistry
- Molecular spectroscopy
- Synthetic chemistry
- Practical work
ASSESSMENT
Part IA examinations: three written papers; continuous assessment of practicalsYEAR 3
COURSES
- Further core material, plus advanced courses with a choice from a wide variety of options
- Practical work
ASSESSMENT
Part IB examinations: seven written papers; continuous assessment of practicals
YEAR 4 (EXTENDED TERMS)RESEARCH
- Full-time research under the supervision of a member of the academic staff
ASSESSMENT
Part II examination: dissertation; oral examination; determination of the class of honours degree
This course is currently under review. Up-to-date details on any course changes can be found on the Chemistry website.YEAR 1YEAR 1YEAR 1COURSES- Four courses are taken:
- Inorganic chemistry
- Physical chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Mathematics for chemistry
- Practical work
ASSESSMENT
First University examinations: four written papers; satisfactory practical record
COURSES- Four courses are taken:
- Inorganic chemistry
- Physical chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Mathematics for chemistry
- Practical work
- Four courses are taken:
- Inorganic chemistry
- Physical chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Mathematics for chemistry
- Practical work
- Inorganic chemistry
- Physical chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Mathematics for chemistry
ASSESSMENT
First University examinations: four written papers; satisfactory practical record
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENTFirst University examinations: four written papers; satisfactory practical record
YEAR 2YEAR 2YEAR 2YEARCOURSES
- Core material, including courses on:
- Theoretical chemistry
- Biological chemistry
- Molecular spectroscopy
- Synthetic chemistry
- Practical work
ASSESSMENT
Part IA examinations: three written papers; continuous assessment of practicalsCOURSES
- Core material, including courses on:
- Theoretical chemistry
- Biological chemistry
- Molecular spectroscopy
- Synthetic chemistry
- Practical work
COURSES
COURSES- Core material, including courses on:
- Theoretical chemistry
- Biological chemistry
- Molecular spectroscopy
- Synthetic chemistry
- Practical work
- Theoretical chemistry
- Biological chemistry
- Molecular spectroscopy
- Synthetic chemistry
- Theoretical chemistry
- Biological chemistry
- Molecular spectroscopy
- Synthetic chemistry
ASSESSMENT
Part IA examinations: three written papers; continuous assessment of practicalsASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENTYEAR 3YEAR 3YEAR 3
COURSES
- Further core material, plus advanced courses with a choice from a wide variety of options
- Practical work
ASSESSMENT
Part IB examinations: seven written papers; continuous assessment of practicals
COURSES
- Further core material, plus advanced courses with a choice from a wide variety of options
- Practical work
COURSES
COURSES- Further core material, plus advanced courses with a choice from a wide variety of options
- Practical work
ASSESSMENT
Part IB examinations: seven written papers; continuous assessment of practicals
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENTPart IB examinations: seven written papers; continuous assessment of practicals
YEAR 4 (EXTENDED TERMS)YEAR 4 (EXTENDED TERMS)YEAR 4 (EXTENDED TERMS)RESEARCH
- Full-time research under the supervision of a member of the academic staff
ASSESSMENT
Part II examination: dissertation; oral examination; determination of the class of honours degree
RESEARCH
- Full-time research under the supervision of a member of the academic staff
RESEARCH
RESEARCH- Full-time research under the supervision of a member of the academic staff
ASSESSMENT
Part II examination: dissertation; oral examination; determination of the class of honours degree
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENTPart II examination: dissertation; oral examination; determination of the class of honours degree
This course is currently under review. Up-to-date details on any course changes can be found on the Chemistry website.This course is currently under review. Up-to-date details on any course changes can be found on the Chemistry website.This course is currently under review. Up-to-date details on any course changes can be found on the Chemistry website.Chemistry website.
The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.
The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.
The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.
The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.
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