Chemistry BSc (Hons)

Chemistry is central to solving humanitys most pressing problems - climate change, renewable energy, sustainable materials, and eliminating hunger and disease. Our chemistry degrees help develop the practical, analytical, numerical, and logical reasoning skills you need to help solve these global challenges – and also offers an exciting route into a wide range of future career paths.<br/><br/>This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, subject to passing required modules.<br/><br/>Through Chemistry we can tackle the energy crisis, discover new medicines or develop new materials for 21st century needs, from polymers for drug delivery to more efficient batteries.<br/><br/>Our flexible undergraduate Chemistry degree is delivered by one of the UKs top Chemistry departments, which is ranked highly for both teaching and research. It provides a comprehensive programme of study to prepare you for a lab-based scientific career – but also helps build the practical, numeracy, logical and analytical skills that are valued by top graduate recruiters.<br/><br/>Years One and Two will set you up with a solid foundation in state-of-the-art chemistry. Core modules in Year Three, as well as extensive laboratory work, will give you a broader and deeper understanding of the chemical sciences. You will also be able to choose optional modules to tailor your degree to your interests.<br/><br/>We offer the distinctive opportunity to transfer across degree programmes, dependent on good academic progress, to include study abroad or industrial placements in the UK and beyond.