BSc (Hons) Chemistry
Bradford, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 23,290 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international / home: GBP 9,250
Introduction
As a University of Bradford chemistry student you will have choice and flexibility in your degree.
During the first two years, you will develop a sound understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry, with core content delivered across the traditional areas of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry.
To give you an intellectually fulfilling experience, our chemistry courses allow you to take 20 credits of elective modules in stages 1 and 2, with subjects offered from across the University such as mathematics, engineering, economics and many more.
The third year will introduce you to specialist content in medicinal, materials and analytical chemistry. You will also have the opportunity to study a specific subject by choosing to a greater depth during an extended dissertation.
As a Bradford Chemistry graduate, you will be uniquely placed to deploy the skills that have developed across the programme.
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).
Admissions
Curriculum
What you will study
All module information is for 2023 entry and is subject to change.
First-year
Core
- Organic Chemistry 1
- Physical Chemistry 1
- Inorganic Chemistry 1
- Practical Chemistry 1
Option
- Biomolecules and Cells
- Elective
Second year
Core
- Organic Chemistry 2
- Physical Chemistry 2
- Inorganic Chemistry 2
- Practical Chemistry 2
Option
- Biomolecules and Cells
- Cosmetic Science
- Elective
Final year
Core
- Introduction to Polymer Science
- Bio-organic and Bio-inorganic Chemistry
- Advanced Laboratory and Research Skills
- Organic Chemistry 3
- Molecular Analysis
Learning and assessment
You will have a mix of lectures, seminars, laboratory practicals, workshops, case studies and directed study. Directed study will include directed reading of selected textbooks, specified source literature and open learning materials, directed Web-based materials, report writing and other assignments. There will also be an individual project/dissertation.
You will be assessed via written closed-book examinations using constructed (essays, short answers) and selected response (MCQ) questions and a variety of coursework assignments, including laboratory reports, oral presentations and dissertations.
Involvement in the laboratory, small-group workshops, case-based work and projects (individual and small group) will also be part of your assessment. You will be assessed by critical appraisal, case analysis and critique, case presentations, laboratory reports and dissertations.
Career Opportunities
Career support
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.
Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students based on academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship.