Course description
This is one of the few university chemistry programmes that offers analytical chemistry as a major part of the core study reflecting the university’s long tradition of excellence in this subject.
Year 1
-Inorganic Chemistry
-Organic Chemistry
-Physical Chemistry
-An Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
-Fundamentals of Biochemistry
-Practical Science Skills
Year 2
-Further Inorganic Chemistry
-Further Organic Chemistry
-Further Physical Chemistry
-Intermediate Chemistry
-Analytical Techniques
-Chemical Investigation
Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)
Final Year
-Project or Advanced Practical Techniques and Case Study
Three options chosen from:
-Pharmaceutical Analysis and Testing
-Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
-Advanced Organic Chemistry or Advanced Physical Chemistry
-Drug Design and Delivery
Career options
Opportunities in research and development, teaching, chemical and pharmaceutical industries (production, analytical science, quality assurance, information science), forensic science, environmental pollution, health and safety