Chemistry
Postgraduate
In Leeds
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Postgraduate
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Leeds
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Different dates available
Chemistry is an intriguing and diverse science. Our chemistry degrees take a wide ranging view of the subject and allow you to explore many aspects – from atmospheric chemistry to solid state and materials chemistry. We aim to allow you to achieve your potential, so we balance our courses to prepare you for a career in any area of the subject, while allowing you to develop as a researcher in a specialism of your choice.
On this course, you’ll discover how chemistry shapes the world around us. You can study topics ranging from quantum mechanics to planetary atmospheres, from making organic chemicals to producing medicinal drugs and from bonding in metals to the structures of synthetic and biological materials.
Course Highlights
The course modules are inspired by our research strengths in areas such as chemical biology, atmospheric chemistry, materials science and colour science.
During your project work you may benefit from access to specialist facilities and laboratories.
You will have the opportunity to attend career development workshops, which will help you in completing future application forms and prepare for interviews.
Enhancing your degree
This programme can also be studied over 4 years to achieve an MChem, BSc integrated Masters degree. There are also opportunities to gain industrial experience on a placement year or to study abroad for a year.
Our industrial placement scheme gives you the opportunity to gain work experience in an industry relevant to your degree and interests. Our students often describe this industrial experience as an invaluable part of their degree and one which stands them in good stead for their future careers.
The study abroad year enables you to gain insight into the study of chemistry at one of our partner universities overseas. Many students have found this to be extremely worthwhile in helping broaden their horizons in terms of learning about a new culture and improving their foreign language skills.
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Entry requirements
A-level: AAB including Chemistry.
Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade.
Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.
Extended Project Qualification - We recognise the value, effort and enthusiasm applicants make in the Extended Project, and where an applicant offers an A in the EPQ we may make an offer of ABB at A-Level.
GCSE: English Language grade C or an equivalent English language qualification and Mathematics grade B. the first generation...
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- Project
- Materials
- Mechanics
Course programme
During your first year you’ll explore the fundamental principles that underpin chemistry. In your second and third years you will build upon these foundations and cover a wide range of different aspects of chemistry.
All of the theoretical modules are backed up by extensive practical sessions in the laboratory, allowing you to perform experiments that reinforce the material taught to you in the lectures. In addition, small tutorial groups are used to support the teaching, so you get regular feedback from the academic staff helping you solve any problems that you might have with a particular topic.
As you advance through the course you can select which modules you study in order to explore advanced topics in more detail. You can investigate how chemists use their skills to understand complex biological systems or synthesise molecules in just one of two mirror image forms. You may wish to explore the exciting fields of supramolecular chemistry in which molecules are designed to assemble into large molecular architectures or discover all about the latest catalysts which improve the efficiency of chemical transformations. You can also study the chemistry of the atmosphere and find out how critically important chemical reactions in the atmosphere are in understanding human interaction with the climate.
These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.
Modules Year 1Compulsory modules
- Introduction to Modern Chemistry 20 credits
- Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry 10 credits
- Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry 10 credits
- Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry 10 credits
- Mathematical and Physical Concepts for Chemists 10 credits
- Practical Skills in Chemistry 30 credits
- Studying in a Digital Age (Chemistry) 5 credits
Compulsory modules
- Structure and Synthesis of Materials 10 credits
- Introduction to Organic Synthesis 10 credits
- Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics 10 credits
- Structure and Spectroscopy 10 credits
- Organic Structure and Mechanism 10 credits
- Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy 10 credits
- Organometallic and f-block Chemistry 10 credits
- Equilibrium and Analysis: from Ions to Proteins 10 credits
- Laboratory Work 2a 30 credits
- Science and Society: The Critical Interface 10 credits
- Chemistry: Idea to Market 10 credits
- Advances in Colour and Polymer Sciences 10 credits
Compulsory modules
- Advanced Organometallics and Catalysis 10 credits
- Organic Synthesis 10 credits
- Chemistry at the Molecular Level 10 credits
- Project Work for BSc Students 40 credits
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