Course summary

Chemists, with their ability to analyse and problem-solve have played a big part in shaping our world. Our teaching is research-led, so you will learn at the forefront of the subject, tackling genuine, cutting-edge scientific work. Solve contemporary problems with our leading academics and work in outstanding purpose-built laboratories to set yourself up for a career in a wide range of industries. Studying our four-year MChem Hons Chemistry (with Industrial Placement) degree will not only provide you with a multi-disciplinary skills set, it will also give you the opportunity to experience the environment of a real chemistry workplace and allow you to apply the theoretical knowledge you’ve gained. The Chemistry logic Our world-leading staff teach chemistry in logical stages, in an approach that integrates the topics of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. Research conducted by our academics continually shapes the content that they teach, so you’ll never be far from their findings. Part of the Department’s ethos is for all to act as sustainable chemists. What to expect There’s an expansive introduction to chemistry in Year 1, covering the fundamentals of atoms and molecules; organic and inorganic reactions; chemical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics. You will build on these topics during the rest of your degree while also developing an understanding of other areas of chemistry. Year 2 brings you topics such spectroscopy and electrochemistry as well as more advanced areas such as d-block metal chemistry, materials chemistry and quantum mechanics. In Year 3 there is more flexibility and an exciting opportunity to undertake a major research project alongside our academics, postdoctoral staff and postgraduate students. These projects are directly connected to contemporary research questions that our academics are tackling and give you research experience that will be invaluable in your future career. Why take our industrial placement opportunity?

• You will have a greater degree of maturity

• Your knowledge, practical work and research experience will be more advanced

• You have a greater chance of being offered a job after the placement because you will have completed your degree

• We’re part of a close-knit community of students and staff. Small group teaching means a strong support network and a very productive learning environment

• We develop our practical skills in outstanding, research-grade labs. These have been created specifically for chemistry, and to deliver the project work in our third and fourth years

• There's so much support in the Chemistry Department from academics, lab technicians and teaching office staff. If you need help with your studies, you're encouraged to ask questions in workshops and tutorials. Alternatively, you can contact your lecturers outside of teaching sessions