Chemistry, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Chemistry is essential in addressing global challenges, from advancing green technologies to developing health treatments. This accredited four-year BSc programme includes a year in industry during the third year, allowing students to build professional skills while earning a salary. The curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation in chemistry, covering core areas such as analytical, physical, organic, inorganic, and solid-state chemistry. Students can specialise through optional modules on topics like sustainable chemistry, drug development, heterogeneous catalysis, and engineering biosynthesis, while gaining practical lab skills for designing experiments and testing hypotheses. In the final year, participants undertake a major research project under expert supervision, offering insight into scientific careers.The programme shares its first two years with the more advanced MChem, enabling eligible students to transfer at the start of year three. As noted by a past student, Emma: “The placement offered independence and real-world projects, which I highly recommend.” This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, ensuring recognition of its quality.