Chemistry with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)

**Chemistry with a Year in Industry**<br/>Interested in developing chemical compounds? Curious about the structure of chemicals and the reactions they have with one another? Enter the fascinating world of Chemistry at Kent to gain the knowledge and practical skills to help tackle the challenges of the 21st century. From combating climate change and creating energy storage devices, to developing new pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.<br/><br/>**Year in Industry**<br/>Youll work in industry for a year, gaining relevant work experience and putting into practice the skills youve learnt. The paid placement takes place between your second and final years and can be in the UK or abroad. Youll also produce an independent research project.<br/><br/>Our distinctive course includes a set of chemistry in context modules where you can apply your knowledge to specific case studies - in our state-of-the-art facilities - as well as the opportunity to work with our leading research teams on your own project. Youll also benefit from our expert career advice - well help you to achieve your ambitions.<br/><br/>**Accreditation**<br/>This course is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). <br/><br/>**Your future**<br/>Youll graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience, as well as a toolbox of transferable skills highly sought after by employers. These include excellent communication and problem-solving skills; the ability to work independently or as part of a team; analytical thinking; and effective time management. Typical graduate destinations include:<br/><br/><br/>- GSK<br/><br/><br/>- Ministry of Defence<br/><br/><br/>- Pfizer<br/><br/><br/>- Reckitt<br/><br/><br/>- SG Technologies Ltd<br/><br/><br/>- teaching.<br/><br/><br/>Youll also develop key transferable skills including: the ability to work independently or as part of a team; to analyse and problem solve; to conduct research and communicate your findings.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/>Our city, your time.<br/>It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.<br/>We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!