In studying this certificate, you’ll gain a foundation in the main branches of chemistry and an appreciation of chemistry in all aspects of our lives. You’ll explore the synthesis of organic compounds, spectroscopic analysis, the Periodic Table and reactivity, bonding and molecular shape, thermodynamics and kinetics. Online and remote experiments and a compulsory 2.5-day laboratory-based residential school at our Milton Keynes campus will build your investigative and practical skills. This certificate is beneficial if you’ll be teaching chemistry up to Key Stage 4 and your backgroun...
In studying this certificate, you’ll gain a foundation in the main branches of chemistry and an appreciation of chemistry in all aspects of our lives. You’ll explore the synthesis of organic compounds, spectroscopic analysis, the Periodic Table and reactivity, bonding and molecular shape, thermodynamics and kinetics. Online and remote experiments and a compulsory 2.5-day laboratory-based residential school at our Milton Keynes campus will build your investigative and practical skills. This certificate is beneficial if you’ll be teaching chemistry up to Key Stage 4 and your background is in another science. Or if you are thinking about training to be a chemistry teacher.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>Gain a foundation in organic, inorganic and analytical chemistry<br/>Develop investigative and laboratory skills using our state-of-the-art multi-award-winning OpenSTEM Labs<br/>Practice hands on skills at laboratory schools, and meet other OU chemistry students
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
05/10/2025
Campus
Distance Learning
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Course Code
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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