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Chemistry BSc (Hons) – 4 years including placement year

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Bachelor's degree

In Bath ()

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Duration

    4 Years

As a chemist, you can move seamlessly between areas such as forensics, drug development and nanotechnology. You’ll be able to keep your options open on which area to specialise in until later in the degree.

In the first two years, you’ll get a broad introduction to all areas of chemistry while developing the practical and theoretical skills modern chemists need. This includes understanding the theories of chemical behaviour and how they are applied. You will also develop skills in experimental chemistry and in designing experiments to test hypotheses.

You can specialise in a particular field in later years through optional units and a final year project. You’ll draw upon the expertise of academics in the Department and could even contribute to the world-leading research being carried out. There will also be opportunities for you to put your chemistry knowledge into practice in research laboratories and other professional environments outside the University, such as public engagement events and work in schools.

All of our chemistry degrees have the same core units in the first year which gives you the flexibility to switch courses.

About this course

Develop practical and theoretical skills across all areas of chemistry, leading to a broad range of chemical and non-chemical careers.
You’ll learn from academics with expertise in all branches of chemistry, including organic, inorganic, physical and computational chemistry. Their international collaborations and research activities feed into undergraduate teaching and contribute to your learning experience.
You’ll learn core experimental skills in our well-equipped undergraduate teaching laboratories. You can also access our Material and Chemical Characterisation facility (MC²) to familiarise yourself with spectroscopy and other techniques.

You'll receive a free lab coat and safety glasses to use throughout your course when you start.

A wealth of career opportunities are open to you as a chemistry graduate. You’ll develop the skills and knowledge to work in technical areas or scientific research and development in materials, pharmaceuticals, energy and the environment. You’ll also be well suited to broader roles in education, scientific publishing, administration, banking and finance.

Many of our graduates choose to go on to postgraduate study in preparation for academic or industry-based research careers.

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying your chosen degree. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience, areas of interest from your current studies or other relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

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Antonio Ridao

5.0
26/09/2018
What I would highlight: England is expensive than France which makes it hard to survive.
What could be improved: I can't say nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • English
  • English Language
  • Maths
  • Mathematics
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Teaching
  • Physical Chemistry
  • University
  • Public
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Project

Course programme

Year 1
  • Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table
  • Fundamentals of organic chemistry
  • From molecules to materials
  • Foundation chemistry laboratory
  • General practical chemistry
  • Plus optional units
Year 2
  • Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity
  • Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy
  • Principles of physical chemistry
  • Inorganic chemistry laboratory 2
  • Analytical chemistry
  • Physical chemistry laboratory 2
  • Computational chemistry laboratory
  • Organic chemistry laboratory 2
  • Symmetry and group theory
  • Introduction to computational chemistry
Year 3
  • Placement year
Year 4
  • General chemistry
  • Advanced practical chemistry
  • Topics in inorganic chemistry I
  • Topics in organic chemistry I
  • Topics in physical chemistry I
  • Plus optional units
  • Students must select one of the following project choices:
  • Dissertation
  • University ambassadors scheme: science
  • Chemistry project
  • Engaging the public in chemistry research
Optional course units

You can choose from a number of optional units in years 1, 2 and 4. Here are some examples of the units currently being studied by our students.
  • Inorganic chemistry in biological systems
  • Chemistry beyond the molecule
  • Sustainable chemistry in context
  • DNA in the modern world
  • Organic functional materials and devices
Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Laboratory sessions
  • Lectures
  • Practical sessions
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
Assessment
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Essay
  • Multiple choice examination
  • Oral assessment
  • Practical work
  • Written examination

Additional information

Overseas students Fee -

Tuition fee for the academic year 2020/21 £22,300

UK/EU application deadline - 15 January 2020
Overseas deadline - 15 January 2020

Chemistry BSc (Hons) – 4 years including placement year

£ 9,250 VAT inc.