Course Summary

**Chemistry is one of the most versatile scientific disciplines and opportunities in the field continue to grow and develop. By integrating your understanding of concepts and applying laboratory skills to find answers to current problems, our BSc (Hons) Chemistry degree will reveal how its applications can transform our world.** Chemistry at Salford integrates the core branches of organic, physical, inorganic and analytical chemistry in a package that meets the needs of employers for highly skilled chemists. You will also gain experience in sustainable chemistry, a vital area of the modern chemicals industry, known as ‘green’ chemistry. If you have an inquiring mind, a need to ‘experiment’, and enjoy working in laboratories then this course is for you. At the University of Salford, we pride ourselves on our research and have recently invested extensively in our facilities to ensure that our students are able to complete research projects that are exciting, inspiring, and contribute useful findings to the field. Examples of research areas include nanotechnology, drug design and re-purposing, cancer and antimicrobial research, and environmental assessment. Features • Placement year opportunities are available in appropriate research or industrial laboratories and will contribute towards your final degree award: adding ‘with professional experience’ to your degree title • Take your passion for chemistry further with an integrated masters MChem pathway

Course Details - Modules

Year one modules may include: Chemical Structure Determination; Introduction to Organic Chemistry; Introduction to Physical Chemistry; Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry; Introductory Biochemistry; Biochemical and Pharmaceutical skills. Year two modules may include: Applied Chemical Skills; Chemical and Biochemical Research Skills; Bio-inorganic and Medicinal Chemistry; Core Organic Chemistry; Green Chemistry; Core Physical Chemistry. Final year modules may include: Frontiers in Inorganic Chemistry; Advanced Organic Chemistry; Advanced Physical Chemistry; Science and Industry; Research Project and Professional Skills.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: F122

Institution code: S03

Campus Name: Main Site

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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

104-120 UCAS points from at least two full A levels required, including grade C in A level Chemistry. A Pass in the practical element of Science A levels is required.

104-120 UCAS points from Higher Level, including C in Higher Level Chemistry.

Only accepted alongside at least two full A levels.

104-120 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in a suitable Science subject, including Chemistry.

Suitable Science subject, including Chemistry.

Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.

Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.

Including grade 4 in Higher Level Chemistry

Suitable Science subject, including Chemistry. Health BTECs are not acceptable as do not contain sufficient Chemistry.

104-120 UCAS points from Higher Level, including Higher Level Chemistry.

Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.

Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 48%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 94%

Go onto work and study: 97%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

The Crescent
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Salford
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