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BSc Chemistry with Nanotechnology
The University of Hull - Physical Sciences
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Course Summary
- Type: BSc Hons
- Location: Kingston upon Hull
- Duration: 3 Years
- Deadline: Ongoing
Course Description
OverviewNanotechnology is a new area of materials science that is revolutionising the development of novel designer technology. It is concerned with manipulation at the nanometre scale (from 1 to 10 nanometres, where 1nm is about the length of three gold atoms) to develop and characterise materials with very special properties.
These materials ?nd potential and actual applications in many technological areas such as electronics, dispersions and coatings, sensors, liquid crystals, ceramics and biotechnology.
The design, development, characterisation and application of smart and clean materials is a rapidly growing multidisciplinary activity which has enormous economic, social and environmental bene?ts and o?ers worldwide employment opportunities.
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.
The remaining 20% of the course are mainly specialist modules relating to areas relevant to nanotechnology and understanding materials at the atomic level. The environmental impact of chemistry and the need to develop clean and green technology are introduced, as well as the resurgence of interest in materials with nanoscale devices such as carbon nanotubes, surfactants and sensors.
The third year
Students pursue a variety of advanced topics in materials science such as lasers, magnetic devices for information storage, the development of liquid crystals for displays and biotechnology. The practical work includes hands-on experience of advanced synthetic and spectroscopic techniques.
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.
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.
