BScChemistry

Study location	United Kingdom, Clifton campus
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	F100

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0; CAE (Cambridge English Advanced): 169 points or above

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	ntu.ac.uk/..ology/ug/2017-18/bsc-chemistry

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

What will I study?
Year One

Core Modules

Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
Introduction to Physical Chemistry
Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
Professional Development
Introduction to Specialist Areas of Chemistry
Year Two

Core modules

Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Professional Practice
Optional modules

Choose one from

Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Modern Day Materials
Sustainable Chemistry
Year Three

Optional year-long work placements.

Final Year

Core modules

Advanced Chemistry
Project
Optional modules

Choose two from

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced Physical Chemistry
Choose one from

Advanced Chemical Analysis
Chemotherapeutics
Nano and Green Chemistry
Communicating Science and Technology.

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed on a variety of components including the following.

Coursework and Practical 62%

Dissertation
Group projects
Portfolios
Oral presentations
Laboratory assessment and reports
Written 38%

Exams
In class written tests
There are approximately 90 places available across our Chemistry cluster of courses. This includes:

BSc (Hons) Chemistry
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry
MChem Chemistry.
All laboratory work will be carried out in the brand new, purpose built Rosalind Franklin building. Teaching and lectures will take place across Clifton campus. Clifton campus maps and travel information.

What our students say
“The content of this course looked challenging yet enjoyable, which really appealed to me. It was the right choice – I’m enjoying my time in the labs, developing practical skills, carrying out experiments and getting to know other students and lecturers.

“All in all, I’d say this course has a good structure, a great student atmosphere and friendly staff. You get the opportunity to carry out research too, which is a fantastic experience for any Chemistry student.”

Shane Barber
BSc (Hons) Chemistry

Learn a new language
Alongside your study you also have the opportunity to learn a new language. The University Language Programme (ULP) is available to all students and gives you the option of learning a totally new language or improving the skills you already have.

Learning a new language can:

enhance your communication skills
enrich your experience when travelling abroad
boost your career prospects.

Career opportunities

Your career development
Chemistry graduates have excellent employment prospects and possess a wide range of academic and transferable skills. On completion of this course, you will be well placed to enter a career as a/an:

Analytical Chemist
Chemist
Laboratory Assistant
PhD student
Product Development Technologist
Research Chemist.
In organisations such as:

AstraZeneca
NHS
Birds Eye
Boots
Infineum
Novartis.
Many graduates also choose to undertake further study on one of our Masters-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.

What our students say
“I was particularly excited to have the opportunity of a year’s placement, to experience work in industry, make some money, and see if it was something I wanted to do in the future. The academic staff were very supportive in helping me to find and secure a placement. This included providing mock interview sessions and CV writing tips.

“During the degree, I considered teaching as a possible career. However, after the experience of working in industry and working with developing areas of Chemistry in the final year, I have begun to pursue a career in Analytical Chemistry.”

Charlotte Boughton
BSc (Hons) Chemistry. Graduated 2011