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Chemistry with a Professional Placement at University of Kent - UCAS

University of Kent

Degree level: Undergraduate

Chemistry with a Professional Placement

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

18Jan
Find your future: Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Interested in developing chemical compounds? Curious about the structure of chemicals and the reactions they have with one another? Enter the fascinating world of Chemistry at Kent to gain the knowledge and practical skills to help tackle global challenges such as developing renewable energy and biomaterials and combating chemical warfare. Our distinctive programme includes a set of ‘chemistry in context’ modules where you can apply your knowledge to specific case studies - in our state of the art facilities - as well as the opportunity to work with our leading research teams on your own project. You also benefit from our expert careers advice to give you the best possible start with a strong focus on your future career and how to get you there. This programme is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). Reasons to study Chemistry at Kent

  • Study a wide range of modules from core chemistry concepts to how it can help build a better world with an introduction to chemistry and the environment.
  • Study abroad for a year or complete a professional placement to increase your employability skills and professional networks
  • Fantastic industry-standard facilities, including a Raman spectrometer, two scanning electron microscopes (SEM), gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system
  • Take a final-year research project which can help prepare you for further study including PhDs
  • Join ChemSoc, the Chemistry Society for all budding chemists, and take part in a range of social and career focused talks and activities.
  • Our lecturers are both innovative teachers and active researchers.
  • Flexible Foundation Year options available.
What you'll learn In the first year you’ll develop a broad base on which chemistry is founded before further developing your knowledge of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry and your practical laboratory skills in year two. In your final year, alongside advanced modules in organic, inorganic, analytical and physical chemistry, you complete an individual research project with one of our research groups. Professional Placement Tailor your degree to suit you with a professional placement where you’ll work in industry for a year, giving you the chance to put into practice the skills you’ve learnt and build important connections. Taken between your second and final years, a professional placement provides an excellent opportunity to gain relevant work experience in industry in the UK or abroad. During your placement you are paid by your employer and produce an independent research project. From 2025 this course will be called Chemistry with a Year in Industry BSc

Modules

Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Fundamentals of Chemistry Organic Chemistry 1 - Structure and Reactivity Inorganic Chemistry 1 - Periodicity and Metals Physical Chemistry 1 - Energy and Rates Applied Maths for Chemists and Forensic Scientists Chemistry and the Environment Experimental Chemistry 1 Computing Skills for Modern Data Analysis Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: Analytical Chemistry 1: Methods and Validation Biochemistry: Biomolecules and Enzymes Organic Chemistry 2: Molecular Synthesis Inorganic Chemistry 2: Organometallics and Solid Stage Physical Chemistry 2: Quantum Mechanics Experimental Chemistry 2 Year in Industry Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Analytical Chemistry 2: Advanced Methods Materials Chemistry: Properties and Functions of Solids Organic Chemistry 3: Advanced Synthesis Inorganic Chemistry 3: Electronic Structure and Reactivity Physical Chemistry 3: Computational Chemistry Chemistry Research Project

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
F108
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £22700 Year 1
International £22700 Year 1

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

Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options. Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation. Full-time fees for 2024/25 for international students are £22,700 for laboratory programmes and £18,600 for non-laboratory programmes
Chemistry with a Professional Placement at University of Kent - UCAS