Natural Sciences (Chemistry) (Q64-CHE) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Natural Sciences (Chemistry) (Q64-CHE) BSc (Hons)
This specialist chemistry route through our BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences, accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences, develops your understanding of molecular structure, properties, and reactivity, and how these underpin the world around us. You’ll gain strong analytical and scientific literacy skills through practical work and a research project, learning to investigate chemical problems and communicate findings effectively. With a mix of theory and hands-on practice, this route prepares you for further study or careers in chemistry, research, materials science, pharmaceutica...
This specialist chemistry route through our BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences, accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences, develops your understanding of molecular structure, properties, and reactivity, and how these underpin the world around us. You’ll gain strong analytical and scientific literacy skills through practical work and a research project, learning to investigate chemical problems and communicate findings effectively. With a mix of theory and hands-on practice, this route prepares you for further study or careers in chemistry, research, materials science, pharmaceuticals, or any field where rigorous scientific reasoning is valued.<br/><br/><strong>Key features of the course</strong><br/>• Accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences (SNS)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Cover classical disciplines (organic, inorganic and physical chemistry) as well as atmospheric and biological chemistry<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop investigative and laboratory skills using our state-of-the-art, multi-award-winning OpenSTEM Labs<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Conduct optional hands-on laboratory work via short residential schools<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Apply your knowledge, exploring a chemistry topic in depth, in a final project<br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
10/2026
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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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £7,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Scotland | £8,016 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Wales | £8,616 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Republic of Ireland | £23,088 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| England | £24,528 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, Channel Islands, International | £26,520 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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