Make Huddersfield your choice for studying Chemistry BSc(Hons) and you’ll be joining a department with a long and illustrious history. Our teaching and research in Chemistry dates back to the 1840s, when we were a centre for colour chemistry, supporting the textile and dyeing industries in the area. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (http://www.rsc.org/Education/courses-and-careers/accredited-courses), our modern chemistry courses carry on that vibrant and distinguished tradition.
* We cover the core areas of organic, inorganic, analytical and physical chemistry, as well as giving you the chance to explore more specialist options during your studies.
* You could find yourself delving into medicinal chemistry or getting to grips with chemical engineering or forensic science, all helping you to tailor your degree to the kind of job you’d like to do after graduation.
* Whichever options you choose, you’ll be able to get a grounding in the fundamentals of chemistry while developing your logical reasoning and imaginative problem-solving skills.
* In our chemical sciences labs you’ll have the opportunity to learn using the kind of instruments used in industry. And with an optional work placement in the UK or abroad in Year 3, you’ll find everything in place to help you gear your study towards boosting your employability.
* You'll be taught by academics in specialist areas of chemistry all educated to doctoral level in their subjects and involved in forward-thinking research. This ensures we keep our courses challenging, exciting and thought-provoking and helps prepare you well to start your own career in academic, industrial or commercial settings.
Professional links and accreditation:
This course was last accredited in 2018 by the Royal Society of Chemistry (http://www.rsc.org/Education/courses-and-careers/accredited-courses) and for five years thereafter.
This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Core modules:
Inorganic Chemistry 1
Organic Chemistry 1
Physical Chemistry 1
Analytical Science 1
Techniques of Practical Chemistry
Data Handling
Year 2
Core modules:
Organic Chemistry 2
Analytical Science 2
Inorganic Chemistry 2
Physical Chemistry 2
Option modules:
Choose one of the following five combinations-
Option 1
Practical Chemistry
Biology for the Chemical and Forensic Sciences
Option 2
Practical Chemistry
Chemical Engineering 1
Option 3
Practical Forensic Science 2
Crime Scene and Forensic Examinations
Option 4
Chemical Engineering 1
Laboratory Skills for Chemical Engineering 2
Option 5
Practical Chemistry
Anthropocene
Year 3 - optional placement year
Final year
Core modules:
Chemistry Project - Experimental Design
Advanced Chemistry Practical
Organic Chemistry 3
Inorganic Chemistry 3
Physical Chemistry 3
Option modules:
Choose one from a list which may include-
Analytical Science 3
Chemical Engineering 2
Forensic Science and the Law
Advanced Forensic Biology and Toxicology
Chemical Engineering 3
Analytical Science 4
Chemical Therapeutics
Molecular Targets and Drug Design
Sustainable Industrial Systems
Soil Properties and Contamination
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment will include written exams and coursework including laboratory reports, short tests, and oral and poster presentations.
Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Chemistry, Royal Society of
How to Apply
26 January 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:
F100
Institution code:
H60
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including a grade C in Chemistry. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a grade C in Chemistry at A Level.
or above to include 21 credits in Chemistry.
112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications, including Higher Level Chemistry at grade 5.
in Applied Science. Alternatively a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care/Medicinal Science is acceptable but must be accompanied by an A Level in Chemistry at a minimum grade C.
If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0) -https://courses.hud.ac.uk/full-time/undergraduate/science-extended-degree-leading-to-a-bsc-hons-degree/
Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
80%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
16000.0
Year 1
International
16000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
This information is for applicants applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2021/22. Please note that your tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). This webpage will be updated with 2022/23 tuition fees as information becomes available.
If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees/
Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Provider information
Queensgate
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Huddersfield
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