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Course Description

Overview

Chemistry 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 four-year BSc in Chemistry offers a preliminary year for students who are not suitably qualified for direct entry to our Honours degrees but have a keen interest in chemistry or pharmaceutical science and a desire to succeed. Success during the Foundation Year guarantees entry to any of our degree courses. So you can, if you wish, extend your study to the MChem courses, which would involve a total of five years’ study.
 
Course structure

The first year

The Foundation Year is taught within the department to the standard required for entry to all of the mainstream degree courses offered by the Department of Chemistry. The level reached at the end of the year is similar to that necessary for a grade C in A level Chemistry, but the course is tailored to maximise success in our degree courses.

The teaching in the Foundation Year involves two modules of chemistry (one per semester). The chemistry is supported with a module of mathematics and a module of physics in Semester 1, followed in Semester 2 by a choice of either a module of biology or a module of further physics, plus a compulsory module of study skills which serves as preparation for the following years of degree-level teaching. Students with an interest in organic, biological and pharmaceutical chemistry are advised to take the biology option in Semester 2.

During this year, you are a full member of the Department of Chemistry and the University of Hull. You are accordingly entitled to use all University facilities and, like other first-year students, are guaranteed a place in University accommodation for the first year (if you wish it). You also have a departmental supervisor whom you meet several times during the year and, as a member of the student Chem Soc, are warmly welcomed to all departmental events.

The second and third years

Successful completion of the Foundation Year guarantees entry to any Chemistry, ‘Chemistry with ...’ or Pharmaceutical Science course of your choice. 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 fourth 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

This course is provided for those who wish to apply for one of our degrees but are not qualified for direct entry. Success in the foundation year guarantees entry to any of our courses (BSc or MChem).

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.

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