You'll be taught by academic staff from the School of Chemistry and the School of Physics and Astronomy. They will feed your curiosity and develop your approach to independent learning. You may even recognise some of our staff from the popular Periodic Videos and Sixty Symbols YouTube channels.
This course focuses on the overlap between the established disciplines of chemistry and physics. Optional modules on topics such as green chemistry, nanoscale and lasers in chemistry allow you to tailor your degree to a specialist field.
Our students have gone into work in a variety of industries including chemistry, physics and pharmaceutics.
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Modules
Year 1
In the first year you will study introductory chemistry, physics and mathematics modules.
You will take practical chemistry classes in our teaching laboratories and a special module on data analysis and scientific computing.
Optional modules
Year 2
In the second year, lectures will concentrate on physical chemistry, spectroscopy, quantum mechanics and electromagnetic fields. There are laboratory classes in both chemistry and physics.
There is a choice of optional modules, covering specialised topics such as nanotechnology and analytical chemistry.
Core modules
Optional modules
Year 3
You will study advanced modules in core physics and chemistry.
A final research project will apply your theoretical, computational and experimental techniques to an area of your choice.
Core modules
Optional modules
Our graduates can find roles in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food and drink, and energy sectors. This course will develop your skills in practical and theoretical chemistry, data-analysis and problem-solving. These skills are also valuable for careers in finance, education and the media.
Recent graduate destinations include:
Many students continue their studies in chemistry or a related discipline working towards a PhD degree.
Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year
