Physics with Chemistry

Programme Structure & Content

First Year
Students study introductory courses in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.

Second Year
Courses cover the main areas of Chemistry, plus advanced courses in Physics.

Third Year
Students spend most of their time studying Physics and Chemistry, including a course on Research Skills in Physics.

Fourth Year
All students have lectures on a range of specialised topics, receive training in Methods of Research and undertake a personal Research Project.

Teaching & Assessment

In first year, traditional lectures and practical classes are now integrated with the support provided by the University's Virtual Learning Environment, WebCT. At higher levels, tutorials, individual and group project work, and essay and oral presentations, together with a rapidly increasing range of computer-based learning aids, also form part of the programme.