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Natural Sciences (Chemistry) (Q64-CHE) at Open University - UCAS

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Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: The Open University

Natural Sciences (Chemistry) (Q64-CHE)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Open University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

In this specialist route through our BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Q64) degree, you’ll learn about the structure, properties and reactivity of molecules, and the integral role these play in our understanding of the world about us. On completion of your degree, as well as gaining an understanding of chemistry, you’ll develop analytical and scientific literacy skills carrying out practical work and a research project. Key features of the course

  • Accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences (SNS)
  • Covers the classical disciplines of chemistry (organic, inorganic and physical chemistry) as well as atmospheric and biological chemistry
  • Develops investigative and laboratory skills through practical investigations delivered via our award-winning OpenScience laboratory
  • Offers the option of hands-on laboratory work via short residential schools
  • Allows you to apply your knowledge exploring a chemistry topic in depth in a final project of your choosing

Modules

This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits: In Stage 1, you’ll study two 60-credit modules. In Stage 2, you’ll study one 60-credit module and choose 60 credits of option modules. In Stage 3, you’ll study one 60-credit module, choose one 30-credit module and complete a 30-credit project module.

How to apply

To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

There are no qualification requirements for this course.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

2025/2026 academic year fees are not yet available.
Natural Sciences (Chemistry) (Q64-CHE) at Open University - UCAS