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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
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
If you have A Level Maths grade C or below you take the following compulsory module:
Optional Modules Credits
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
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
Global Element Cycling 10
Applied Computational Medicinal Chemistry 10
Chemistry of the Atmosphere 10

You’ll complete a paid placement year. We will help you find a company that will give you invaluable work experience. With our links to industry, you’ll find a company that matches your interests.

You’re supported by visits from academic staff during your placement. You'll also complete a log book demonstrating the skills and learning achieved during your placement. This experience will help you to stand out in a competitive field.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Advanced Organic Chemistry (Distance Learning) 20
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (Distance Learning) 20
Project in Industry 80

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 This involves creating original, unpublished work in a modern area of chemistry.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
Advanced Medicinal Chemistry 20
Research Project 70
Advanced Problem Solving 10
Advanced Methods in Drug Discovery 10
Optional Modules Credits
Advanced Structural Chemistry 10
Selectivity and Stereocontrol in Organic Synthesis 10
Pericyclic and radical reactions 10
Chemistry Far From Equilibrium 10
Contemporary Catalysis: Principles and Applications 10
Exploring d and f block chemistry: applications and structural methods 10
Energy and Materials 10