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Our chemistry degrees share a common first year which explores the fundamentals of organic, inorganic, physical and biological chemistry.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Chemical Laboratory Skills 1 20
Chemical Skills and Professionalism 10
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry 20
Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry 20
Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry 20
General Chemistry 10
Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry 10
Additional compulsory module information

If you have A Level Maths grade C or below you must take the following compulsory module: Mathematical Skills for Science (10 credits)

Optional Modules Credits
Mathematical Skills for Science 10
Introduction to Scientific Computing for Chemists 10
Introductory Astrophysics 10

You'll explore more advanced concepts in chemistry including polymers, supramolecular and computational chemistry.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Sustainable Solutions 10
Chemical Laboratory Skills 2 20
Structural Chemistry 10
Organic Chemistry 20
Inorganic Chemistry 20
Physical Chemistry 20
Optional Modules Credits
Medicinal Chemistry 10
Scientific Computing for Chemists 10
Chemistry of the Atmosphere 10

You'll explore advanced topics in subjects including chemical nanoscience, bioinorganic chemistry and structural chemistry.

You'll take an employability module that includes a Professional Awareness Event. You'll have the opportunity to interact with a range of companies.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Chemical Laboratory Skills 3P 20
Professional Development and Employability Skills for Chemists 10
Advanced Organic Chemistry 20
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 20
Physical and Computational Chemistry 20
Advanced Structural Chemistry 10
Analytical Chemistry in Practice 20

In your final year, you’ll complete an investigative project. This involves creating original, unpublished work in a modern area of chemistry. As part of the project, you'll generate a researcher development record. This record highlights the specialist skills you’ve acquired from your research project.

You will also choose from a range of optional modules on specialist topics. These include catalysis and synthesis of organic compounds.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Research Project 70
Advanced Problem Solving 10
Optional Modules Credits
Selectivity and Stereocontrol in Organic Synthesis 10
Advanced Methods in Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery 10
Pericyclic and radical reactions 10
Chemistry Far From Equilibrium 10
Contemporary Catalysis: Principles and Applications 10
Modern aspects of inorganic chemistry 10
Energy and Materials 10