Chemistry BSc(Hons)

Overview

Our Chemistry BSc(Hons) is structured around four themes: core chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical skills and applications of chemistry. You will progress from fundamental concepts to the latest developments in chemistry.
Chemistry plays a vital role in many scientific areas and is essential to the development of new technology to solve global problems. Solutions to the energy crisis and the ageing human population are currently being developed by chemists.
You will study traditional chemistry theory, gain substantial practical experience, and develop specialist transferable skills.
In the 2012 National Student Survey, 92 per cent of our chemistry students were satisfied with their course.
The course will be presented to the Royal Society of Chemistry for accreditation at the first opportunity in 2013/14.

Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 8 years
With placement year 4 years

UCAS code F100
Course content

Course structure

Our knowledgeable staff use lectures, interactive workshops, podcasts and laboratory classes to support your learning.
You will receive one-to-one support throughout your final year research project and gain hands-on experience of techniques including chromatography, spectroscopy and electro-analysis in our new specialist laboratories.
Computer-based sessions using specialist chemistry software and our peer-assisted study scheme (PASS) further support your learning.
Your optional placement year can be taken with companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, or AstraZeneca, or with one of our research groups.

Areas of study

? Core chemistry: organic, inorganic and physical theory and laboratory work.
? Analytical chemistry: theoretical and practical aspects of analysis, including experimental design and validation, data handling, and instrumental techniques.
? Chemical skills: problem-solving, mathematical, information management, and molecular modelling skills.
? Applications of chemistry: biochemistry, studying biological processes at the molecular and cellular level; or environmental chemistry, examining the chemistry of the earth, water and atmosphere.

Syllabus

Year 1
Core chemistry:
Introduction to Chemical and Molecular Sciences
Fundamental Chemical and Molecular Sciences
Introduction to Experimental work in Chemical and Molecular Sciences
Analytical chemistry:
Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
Introduction to Analytical Laboratory Work
Chemical skills:
Introductory Skills in Molecular Science
Introduction to Chemical Methodology
Mathematical Skills for Scientists
Introduction to Functions and Use of Calculus
Biochemistry options:
Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Human Physiology
Environmental chemistry options:
Mineralogy and Petrology
The Global Earth System
Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements
individual offers may vary
A-levels:
ABB. Must include chemistry at A-level.
BTEC
DDM.
International Baccalaureate:
34 points, specified subjects.
Access to HE Diploma
pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 15 credits at distinction and 30 at merit or above. Must include 12 credits in chemistry.
GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.
Location

Location Moulsecoomb
Career opportunities

You will graduate with scientific knowledge and skills prized by employers and equipped for a variety of graduate careers.
Our graduates have careers in analysis, quality control, research and development, regulatory affairs and sales. Others continue to postgraduate study and research.

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Fees and costs

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

BSc Hons Chemistry [P3EG022]

UK/EU 9,000 GBP
Island Students 9,000 GBP
International 12,900 GBP

When on a placement (sandwich) year, students pay a reduced fee in the placement year of this course. This is currently £750 for Home and Island Students and £1,760 for International students. This fee is likely to increase with inflation.