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BSc Chemistry
The University of Hull - Physical Sciences
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Course Summary
- Type: BSc
- Location: Kingston upon Hull
- Duration: 3 Years
- Deadline: Ongoing
Course Description
OverviewChemistry is a core science that covers an exciting and diverse range of subject areas. Analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry, materials chemistry, forensic science and toxicology, theoretical and computational chemistry, and many others make up the mosaic of speciality areas that comprise our discipline. The BSc Chemistry course gives a broad, balanced presentation of modern chemistry while being sufficiently flexible to allow individual interests and preferences to develop through the pursuit of various specialisms.
Course structure
The first two years
Core modules account for 80% of each course. These include theoretical and practical aspects of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry and transferable skills such as communication, group working, computing and information technology. Optional modules account for the remaining 20% and cover a wide range of topics to extend and develop your knowledge and interests. They include areas designed to widen your expertise, such as biology, physics and support in mathematics, and new topics designed to widen your interests, such as forensic science, internet programming, environmental and pharmaceutical science and even the history and philosophy of science.
The third year
Students pursue a variety of advanced theoretical, practical and analytical topics reflecting the wide range of modern chemistry. In the second semester, students conduct a research project which takes the form of a group project that will foster communication, project development and leadership skills of the type used in industrial research project. All students present their research results to the department. Presentation, communication, computer, internet, information retrieval and problem-solving skills - essential for all careers, scientific or otherwise - are thus integrated within the courses. The department-wide research base means that projects can be offered in - among others - analytical, drug design, forensic, nanotechnology, computing and educational areas.
Study information
The academic year at Hull is split into two semesters: the first starts in late September and the second finishes in June, with vacations at Christmas and Easter. Each semester consists of a teaching period followed by a period of assessment.
Each course is made up of modules, taught through a variety of lectures and workshops, small-group seminars, tutorials and laboratory classes. Typically, students will have 10 hours of lectures per week, up to 4 hours a week of tutorial-workshops and from 7 to 16 hours a week in the laboratory. Assessment is through a combination of examinations and continually assessed coursework. These assessments are focused around the laboratory (35%), coursework (15%) and examination (50%). All practical work is continuously assessed. The final-year research project is assessed continuously and through a final report and presentation.
Credits are earned from the successful completion of each module, and all modules count towards the final degree. The module and credit system allows greater flexibility within our courses and between the many different universities that operate the same system.
Entry requirements
Students with a wide range of qualifications have very successfully studied for a chemistry degree at Hull. Our entry requirements range between 280 and 300 points (with at least a B in Chemistry) at A level or equivalent, depending on the range of subjects offered and the UCAS personal statements, but offers may vary in individual cases and circumstances.
The University encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We consider applicants on the basis of academic qualifications (see above) and/or on the basis of other relevant knowledge and skills. In Chemistry we have a particularly strong record of success with mature students, whose applications are always warmly welcomed.
