Our BSc Chemistry course is offered as either a three or four year course with integrated placement year. It emphasises the commercial as well as industrial application of chemistry. We aim to expand your fundamental chemical knowledge, refine your professional, scientific and technical skills and to develop your personal, communication and management skills.
This course caters for the needs of ‘pure’ chemists whilst providing the opportunity to explore the industrial, pharmaceutical, technological and commercial dimensions of chemistry. Business and other specialist topics...
Our BSc Chemistry course is offered as either a three or four year course with integrated placement year. It emphasises the commercial as well as industrial application of chemistry. We aim to expand your fundamental chemical knowledge, refine your professional, scientific and technical skills and to develop your personal, communication and management skills.<br/><br/>This course caters for the needs of ‘pure’ chemists whilst providing the opportunity to explore the industrial, pharmaceutical, technological and commercial dimensions of chemistry. Business and other specialist topics are built into our courses enabling you to develop valuable management skills. You share your first year with chemical engineers, to gain a deeper insight into industrial processes.<br/><br/>The broad grounding in the principles of chemistry will prepare you to enter research, development or production in the chemical industry or to undertake postgraduate research or teaching certificates. Alternatively you may pursue a career in areas as diverse as commerce, administration, accounting, banking or the civil service. <br/><br/>Ultimately you will be equipped for a successful career in chemistry, the chemical industries or a vast range of alternative scientific, business and professional occupations such as teaching. <br/><br/>Key course benefits:<br/><br/><br/>- Our Chemistry courses achieved 100% student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2022)<br/><br/><br/>- Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Course Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide League Tables, 2023) <br/><br/><br/>- Internationally recognised for research<br/><br/><br/>- Our optional placement year offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and set your studies in the context of a working environment, designed to boost your future employment prospects.<br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
16/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F100
Institution Code
A80
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelB,B,C B,C,C BBC: including grade B in Chemistry - Standard offer BCC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B BCC: Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer) Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 30 Distinctions and 15 Merits at level 3 including at least 15 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics and 15 credits at Level 3 in Chemistry International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM with minimum grade B in A Level Chemistry. Please check Aston's website for other BTEC combinations. GCSE/National 4/National 5Maths Grade C/4 and English Language or Literature Grade C/4 T Level |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
International | £21,100 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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