Our chemistry degrees share a common first year. This ensures that you develop a solid foundation in chemistry and its many forms. You’ll explore the fundamentals of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry.
Modules
Compulsory Modules | Credits |
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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 |
Additional compulsory module information
Optional Modules | Credits |
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Natural Science Research Impact | 10 |
Earth System Science | 10 |
Diversity of Life: Form and Function | 20 |
Mathematical Skills for Chemists | 10 |
Introduction to Scientific Computing for Chemists | 10 |
You'll explore concepts in medicinal chemistry including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, enzymes and drug design. You’ll be introduced to structure-based drug design using CCP4 Molecular Graphics software.
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 |
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Sustainable Solutions | 10 |
Chemical Laboratory Skills 2 | 20 |
Structural Chemistry | 10 |
Organic Chemistry | 20 |
Inorganic Chemistry | 20 |
Physical Chemistry | 20 |
Medicinal Chemistry | 10 |
Optional Modules | Credits |
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Global Element Cycling | 10 |
Applied Computational Medicinal Chemistry | 10 |
Chemistry of the Atmosphere | 10 |
You'll discover more advanced concepts in medicinal chemistry including toxicology, enzymology, cancer chemotherapy and chemotherapy of infectious diseases.
You’ll also study advanced organic and inorganic chemistry, exploring topics including chemical nanoscience, synthesis and bioinorganic chemistry.
You’ll also complete an independent research literature project. This will help to develop your skills in reviewing, critiquing and presenting research material.
Modules
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 This involves creating original, unpublished work in a modern area of chemistry.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 |
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Research Project | 70 |
Advanced Problem Solving | 10 |
Advanced Methods in Drug Discovery | 10 |