Course Summary

Learn about the structure, properties and reactivity of molecules. This fundamental knowledge plays an integral role in our understanding of the world. Chemistry is a broad subject – including organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and analytical chemistry. And it can include other fields such as biological chemistry and environmental chemistry. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the subject while developing your investigative, practical and scientific literacy skills. **Key features of the course** - Study the classical disciplines, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. Plus analytical, environmental and biological chemistry. - Develop investigative and laboratory skills. Engage with interactive live web broadcasts from our labs, and carry out practical investigations using our award-winning OpenSTEM Labs. - Further develop your hands‑on practical skills at our lab schools. And meet other Open University chemistry students. - Apply your knowledge in a final project. Explore a chemistry topic of your choice in depth.

Course Details - Modules

This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits. You’ll start Stage 1 with a 60-credit introductory science module, then continue with another 60-credit science module. At Stage 2, you’ll study one 60-credit module and two 30-credit modules. Plus attend a lab school. At Stage 3, you’ll study a 60-credit module and a 30-credit module, plus attend a lab school. You’ll complete your degree with a 30-credit project module.

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Institution code: O11

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Points of Entry

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Year 1

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Fees and funding

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Milton Keynes
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