BSc (cu onoare) în Chimie

Knowledge and understanding

On completion of this qualification, you’ll have knowledge and understanding of:

• The fundamental concepts, principles, theories, methods and language used in the main branches of chemistry, as well as a basic understanding of its role as the central science across a wider range of scientific disciplines
• The contribution of chemistry to informed debate, and the ability to recognise and evaluate different lines of evidence and appreciate the limits of current scientific knowledge
• At least one selected area of chemistry is at the forefront of the discipline, informed by literature and independent research.

Cognitive skills

On completion of this qualification, you’ll be able to:

• Select and apply conceptual knowledge and understanding of chemistry to devise and implement strategies, develop and present reasoned arguments, and solve problems in familiar and unfamiliar contexts
• Identify, interpret, analyse and critically evaluate chemical information and data from a range of different sources
• Apply the methods and techniques you have learned to review, consolidate and extend your knowledge and understanding of chemistry.

Practical and professional skills

On completion of this qualification, you’ll be able to:

• conduct practical investigations in a responsible, safe and ethical manner taking proper account of risk assessment and health and safety regulations
• initiate, design and report on investigations that may involve the acquisition of primary or secondary data
• obtain, record, collate and analyse data derived from practical investigations and interpret and report results on their significance in the light of underlying theory, practical issues and relevant information from other sources
• take personal responsibility to identify goals and organise your tasks effectively, recognising the necessity for continuing development personally, professionally and in your studies.

Key skills

On completion of this qualification, you’ll be able to:

• Use a range of digital practices and tools to retrieve, use, create, analyse, share and present data, information and knowledge
• Select and apply appropriate quantitative methods and tools, appreciating the limits of accuracy and precision in chemical and analytical measurements
• Communicate chemical information, data, arguments and ideas accurately and effectively in a style that suits the purpose and audience
• Work autonomously and interact effectively with others to explore aspects of chemistry, enhance your learning and performance and achieve joint outcomes.

This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.

• You’ll start Stage 1 with a 60-credit introductory science module, then continue with another 60-credit science module.
• At Stage 2, you’ll study one 60-credit module and two 30-credit modules. Plus attend a lab school.
• At Stage 3, you’ll study a 60-credit module and a 30-credit module, plus attend a lab school. You’ll complete your degree with a 30-credit project module.

Stage 1 (120 credits)

You'll study both of the following:

• Questions in science (S111)
• Science: concepts and practice (S112)

Stage 2 (120 credits)

You'll study all three of the following:

• Chimia în viață: alimente, apă și medicamente (S248)
• Concepts in chemistry (S218)
• Investigative approaches in biology and chemistry (S285)

Stage 3 (120 credits)

You'll study all three of the following:

• Chemistry: further concepts and applications (S315)
• Evaluating contemporary science (S350)
• Science project module: chemistry (SXC390)

Assessment

Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.

Computer-Marked Assignments

• Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.

Tutor-Marked Assignments

• You’ll have a number of these throughout each module, each with a submission deadline.
• They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.
• Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.

End-of-Module Assessments

• The final, marked piece of work on most modules.
• Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.

Exams

• Some modules end with an exam. You’ll be given time to revise and prepare.
• You’ll be given your exam date at least 5 months in advance.
• Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or an alternative location.
• If a module requires you to take a face-to-face exam, this will be made clear in the module description, and you will be required to take your exam in person at one of our exam centres.

Skills for career development

Până la obținerea calificării, vei fi un absolvent adaptabil, cu o serie de abilități transferabile care sunt foarte apreciate pe piața muncii - cum ar fi abilități analitice, numerice și de comunicare, munca în echipă, rezolvarea problemelor și competența în utilizarea computerelor. De asemenea, veți avea o bună înțelegere a punctelor forte și interesele dvs. și veți fi bine pregătit pentru următorul pas - fie că este vorba de studii suplimentare sau de angajare.

Angajatorii caută, de asemenea, dovezi ale experienței la locul de muncă pentru a susține abilitățile dobândite prin diplomă. Pentru a reuși, absolvenții vor trebui să fie flexibili și multi-calificați, cu capacitatea de a lucra într-un mediu multidisciplinar.

Career relevance

Absolvenții de chimie sunt bine plasați pentru a intra atât în locuri de muncă științifice, cât și neștiințifice. Abordarea logică, motivată, necesară pentru studiul științei este relevantă pentru o gamă largă de angajări financiare, de afaceri și din sectorul public, astfel încât absolvenții - în special cei care au abilități bune de comunicare și interpersonale - sunt solicitați.

Zonele de creștere sunt preconizate a fi: mediu, energie și durabilitate; biotehnologie și inginerie biomedicală; sănătate; telecomunicatii; produse farmaceutice; bioinformatica; și transfer de tehnologie (transfer de expertiză științifică către produse comerciale).

Angajatorii includ administrația centrală și locală, NHS, industria apei, companii alimentare și băuturi, mass-media și comunicații, industria horticolă, companii petroliere multinaționale, industria farmaceutică, organisme de conservare și universități - în roluri precum:

• Cercetare și investigare
• Product design and development
• Analiză și diagnosticare
• Managementul informațiilor științifice
• Science communication
• Vânzări științifice
• Explorarea și extracția resurselor naturale
• Sănătate și profesii legate de sănătate
• Gestionarea deșeurilor, reciclare și durabilitate
• Managementul, protecția și conservarea mediului
• Predare (știința este o materie deficitară la nivel de școală secundară, deci pot exista stimulente pentru formarea ca profesor de chimie).