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BSc Chemistry
Our BSc Chemistry course is a three-
year degree programme that offers
outstanding grounding in Chemistry.
Year 1
Our modules are designed to focus our students
on the fundamental aspects of chemistry and
necessary laboratory and analytical skills in
preparation for advanced study.
From bonding to reactivity, spectroscopy to
lanthanides, a range of topics are taught as
part of our Chemical Structure and Reactivity
module. A wide range of teaching styles are
used from traditional lectures and problem
classes to team-based learning workshops.
Through the KLE, our virtual learning
environment, you have access to all the course
materials as well as specially developed screen
casts and edited lecture captures to help you
with your studies 24/7. Feedback on marked
coursework is focused on showing you where
you can develop your understanding and
improve your performance.
In the laboratory you will engage in a highly
innovative and cutting edge laboratory course
designed to equip you with the basic skills
required by a practising chemist. This includes
how to handle chemicals safely; measure out
chemicals and solutions accurately; choose
and use appropriate glassware and undertake
reactions; use spectrometers such as IR and
UV/vis and interpret the spectra; to analyse and
present data. You will be trained how to keep
an accurate laboratory notebook and write up
technical reports.
As part of our commitment to the environment
and sustainability we have dedicated one
whole module to this topic in which students
are invited to explore how chemistry contributes
to solving the worlds environmental problems.
These activities are also designed to
improve your group working and writing and
presentational skills.
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