Environmental chemists will play a vital role in tackling global environmental challenges, including sustainability, human health, green energy and protecting the environment. A unique skillset will be developed throughout the programme, ensuring a strong knowledge base in chemistry, with specialism in the environmental science sector to meet society’s sustainability needs for the future.
Taught by world-class researchers, our students gain both the practical laboratory skills and academic knowledge needed to be a professional environmental chemist in a wide range of career...
Environmental chemists will play a vital role in tackling global environmental challenges, including sustainability, human health, green energy and protecting the environment. A unique skillset will be developed throughout the programme, ensuring a strong knowledge base in chemistry, with specialism in the environmental science sector to meet society’s sustainability needs for the future.<br/><br/>Taught by world-class researchers, our students gain both the practical laboratory skills and academic knowledge needed to be a professional environmental chemist in a wide range of careers. Work and learn in our ISO 9001 certified laboratories, our unique offer to undergraduates to train in a regulated professional laboratory environment.<br/><br/><br/>- Equip yourself for successful employment in a competitive job market – our focus on practical, professional skills means you graduate primed to enter the workplace.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from award-winning teaching in small groups and be inspired by staff who are world-leading researchers.<br/><br/><br/>- Hone your practical problem-solving skills in our newly-refurbished laboratories, kitted out with the latest analytical instrumentation.<br/><br/><br/>- Take part in fieldwork in the UK and/or overseas in a variety of locations.<br/><br/><br/>- 70% of assessment is based on coursework.<br/><br/><br/>- Experience chemistry in the real world and boost your employability by taking a placement, work-based project in your final year, or working alongside PhD and post-doctoral researchers in our high specification laboratories.<br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
16/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
F141
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1
A level104 to 112 ucas points. A Typical offer will be 112 ucas points from 3 A Levels to include grades BC from A level Chemistry and one further science from: Maths, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, Human Biology, Use of Maths, Applied Science, Science in the Environment, Engineering, Psychology, Design Technology, Economics UCAS Tariff104 112 A Typical offer will be 112 ucas points from 3 A Levels to include grades BC from A level Chemistry and one further science from: Maths, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, Human Biology, Use of Maths, Applied Science, Science in the Environment, Engineering, Psychology, Design Technology, Economics Scottish HigherConsidered in combination with Advanced Highers Access to HE DiplomaM:33,P:12 Pass a Science -based Access to include 33 credits at Merit or Distinction with 15 Credits in Chemistry with Merit. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28 To include Grade 5/4 at Higher Chemistry plus one further subject, including: Maths, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, Human Biology, Use of Maths, Applied Science, Science in the Environment, Engineering, Psychology, Design Technology, Economics Maths and English accepted within Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM To include Chemistry Units. Applicants may be invited to attend an interview Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)112 UCAS points to include Grade H3 in Chemistry GCSE/National 4/National 5All applicants are required to have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above Scottish Advanced Higher104 to 112 ucas points. A Typical offer will be 112 ucas points to include 2 Advanced Highers to include grades BC from A level Chemistry and one further science from: Maths, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, Human Biology, Use of Maths, Applied Science, Science in the Environment, Engineering, Psychology, Design Technology, Economics Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Accepted as a third A Level AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)Points considered in combination T LevelPlease contact the institution on an individual basis NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths)Points considered in combination |
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