Chemistry, BSc Hons

This is one of the few university chemistry programmes that offers analytical chemistry as a major part of the core study, reflecting the university's long tradition of excellence in this subject.

The objective of this programme is to provide a broad-based education in all four branches of chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences. A major emphasis throughout the programme is the development of students' problem solving and transferable skills.

Within the general chemistry degree there are defined routes in analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry.

UCAS code

F110 M BSc/C

School

Science

Location

Medway Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
5 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

260 UCAS points including chemistry A-level and one other suitable A-level

OR BTEC National, DVCE or Advanced GNVQ grades

OR equivalent qualifications will be considered.

PLUS a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above (including English and mathematics) or equivalent qualifications.

– We welcome applications from mature students.

Assessment

Students are assessed through exams and coursework, including practical project work.

Professional recognition

A good honours degree qualifies graduates to apply for associate membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Career options

Graduates have opportunities in research and development, teaching, chemical and pharmaceutical industries (production development, analytical science, quality assurance and information science), forensic science, environmental pollution, and health and safety.

Year 1

Inorganic Chemistry (15 credits)
Organic Chemistry (15 credits)
Physical Chemistry (15 credits)
Investigative Methodology 1 (15 credits)
Analytical Chemistry (30 credits)
Practical and Professional Skills (30 credits)

Year 2

Research and Professional Skills (15 credits)
Further Inorganic Chemistry (15 credits)
Further Physical Chemistry (15 credits)
Instrumental Analysis (15 credits)
For Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry: Further Organic Chemistry (15 credits); Intermediate Chemistry (30 credits); Green Chemistry (15 credits)
For Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (30 credits); Pharmaceutics (30 credits)

Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)

Final Year

Project (30 credits)
For Chemistry:
Three options from: Pharmaceutical Analysis and Testing; Advanced Inorganic Chemistry; Advanced Organic Chemistry; Advanced Physical Chemistry; Drug Design and Delivery (90 credits)
For Analytical Chemistry: Advanced Physical Chemistry (30 credits); Pharmaceutical Analysis and Testing (30 credits); Case Study in Analytical Chemistry (30 credits)
For Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Pharmaceutical Analysis and Testing (30 credits); Drug Design and Delivery (30 credits); AND one option from: Advanced Physical Chemistry; Advanced Organic Chemistry; Natural Products (30 credits)

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Chemistry and Pharmacy

From forensic science and chemistry to pharmaceutical science and human nutrition. Whatever you choose to study you will be taught by experienced staff in state-of-the-art labs and gain important skills.