Chemistry

Programme structure

Year 1

The topics covered include

the periodic table and main group chemistry
transition metal chemistry
organic chemistry
chemical kinetics
theoretical chemistry
chemical energy changes
aqueous equilibria and pH
macromolecules.

Year 2

Your second year builds on the first-year course and involves the following topics:

molecular thermodynamics
organic stereochemistry
quantum mechanics, chemical bonding and symmetry
organometallic chemistry
main group chemistry
enols and enolates
spectroscopy
kinetics
aromatic chemistry
coordination chemistry
organic synthesis
biophysical chemistry
applied organic chemistry.

Years 3, 4 and 5

If you progress to Honours (years three and four) you will study advanced topics in chemistry including aspects of synthetic methods, nanoscience, catalysis, quantum mechanics, biomolecular interactions and transition metal chemistry. In your final year you will undertake a research project at the frontiers of the subject.

You can take Chemistry as an MSci degree which includes an additional work placement year. Placements are usually in the UK, but can also be taken overseas. They happen between third year and the final year of the degree.