Chemistry
University of Salford
UCAS Code: F122 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry 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.
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.
Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C or 4 (or above) in GCSE Maths and English is required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Including grade 4 in Higher Level Chemistry
104-120 UCAS points from Higher Level, including Higher Level Chemistry.
Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Suitable Science subject, including Chemistry.
Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Suitable Science subject, including Chemistry. Health BTECs are not acceptable as do not contain sufficient Chemistry.
Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.
104-120 UCAS points from Higher Level, including C in Higher Level Chemistry.
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About this course
**Chemistry is one of the most versatile and growing scientific disciplines. Integrate your understanding of concepts and apply laboratory skills to find answers to current problems with our BSc (Hons) Chemistry degree.**
Develop advanced chemical science knowledge and skills so you can help make scientific breakthroughs in the future.
**Take your scientific knowledge and skills further**
By integrating your understanding of concepts and applying this with laboratory skills to find answers to current problems, you will appreciate how chemistry can transform our world.
Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, our Chemistry degree integrates the core branches of organic, physical and inorganic 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.
Throughout your studies, you will develop strong laboratory skills. As a chemistry student, you will spend lots of time in our advanced Bodmer laboratories. These well-equipped, purpose-built facilities, ensure your learning remains on the cutting-edge of innovation and discovery. The labs host industry-standard instrumentation, including cell culture facilities, histology specimen preparation station, fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy.
We pride ourselves on including research-led teaching in your learning. Your academic course team is part of a scientific community exploring trending fields of nanotechnology, drug design and repurposing, cancer and antimicrobial research, analytical chemistry and molecular modelling.
**Get closer to industry**
During your studies, you will have the opportunity to complete a placement year between years two and three, which is arranged with our support. Recent students have completed placements at AstraZeneca, Kidscan and the Cancer Research UK Manchester institute.
**Features**
• Develop laboratory and research skills ready for your graduate career
• Include an optional industry placement, where you can apply your learning across a range of industries
• Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry
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.
The Uni
University of Salford
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
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Chemistry graduates are in demand from a wide range of industries, from the food, oil, chemicals and pharmaceuticals to consultancy, technical analysis and teaching. They're also prized by business and finance employers for their research and data handling skills — anywhere there is research and data to be explained, you can find chemistry grads. If you want a career in research, you need a doctorate, so start planning now if you fancy one of these exciting and challenging jobs - but good students can usually get grants to take a doctorate, so don't worry about the financing if you think you have what it takes. The recession wasn’t too kind to chemists, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry (one of the key employers for chemists), but things are getting back to normal for this flexible group and it's one of the few degrees that is bucking the current trend and increasing graduate numbers.
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