Chemistry (with Foundation Year)
University of East London
UCAS Code: F101 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of East London
UCAS Code: F101 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
64 UCAS Points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
If you don't meet the entry requirements for this degree, you can apply to our foundation option. This will provide you with a bioscience foundation year and qualify you to subsequently start your BSc degree.
Our BSc Chemistry course will give you an in-depth understanding of the fundamental studies of structures, properties and reactions relating to chemistry.
Throughout the course you will gain strong analytical and practical skills while covering aspects of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry. You will also gain extensive laboratory training, enhancing your employability.
You could also choose to extend your degree by a year to get some hands-on experience in industry. This industrial research year would give you the practical skills that employers seek, giving you a competitive edge upon graduation.
Modules
Foundation Year: Essential Skills for Higher Education (Mental Wealth) (Core), Essential Maths & ICT (Core), Human Biology (Core), Chemistry of Life (Core), Career & Professional Skills (Mental Wealth) (Core), Introduction to the Study of Cells (Core)
Year 1: Professional Practice in Science (Mental Wealth) (Core), Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (Core), Mathematics for Scientists (Core), Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry (Core), Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry (Core), Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry (Core), Level 4 Short Work Placement (Optional)
Year 2: Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry (Core), Topics in Environmental and Green Chemistry (Core), Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (Core), Research & Career Development - Mental Wealth (Core), Organic Mechanisms of Synthesis (Core), Topics in Physical Chemistry (Core), Level 5 Short Work Placement (Optional), Year Long Placement (Sandwich Year) (Optional)
Year 3: Natural Products and Discovery (Core), Application of Analytical Techniques in Pharmaceutical Quality Control (Core), Research Project and Career Enhancement Portfolio (Mental Wealth) (Core), Physical, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (Core), Bioinorganic Chemistry (Core), Protein Biochemistry and Proteomics (Optional), Medicinal Chemistry (Optional), Level 6 Short Work Placement (Optional)
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed in practical work and theory. In most modules the module mark is derived from both coursework (e.g. laboratory work, data analysis, essays, oral presentations) and from written theory examination at the end of the year. Some modules also include laboratory practical exams.
Year 1 - 50% Portfolio/Coursework, 33% Laboratory/Practical/ICT, 17% Case Study/PBL
Year 2 - 50% Portfolio/Coursework, 30% Case Study/PBL, 20% Written Exam/Timed Assessment
Year 3 - 42% Written Exam/Timed Assessment, 33% Laboratory/Practical/ICT, 17% Portfolio/Coursework, 8% Case Study/PBL
You'll always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 14 working days, although you will receive immediate feedback following many of our face to face assessments.
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Stratford Campus
School of Health, Sport and Bioscience (HSB)
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