B.Sc. Chemistry

Entry requirements	Course code
BBB at A-level including Chemistry.	F100, BSc / CHM

 

This 3 year programme leads to an honours level BSc undergraduate qualification in chemistry, and is recognised by both the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institute of Chemistry in Ireland. While providing dedicated subject specific learning it strongly emphasises opportunities to develop generic problem solving and reflective working practices applicable to a range of career paths and patterns of employability.

Many of the elements of the course are in common with the M.Sci. Chemistry programme, and allow students to transfer between the two pathways subject to meeting the appropriate programme requirements. As with all programmes within the School, each year of the degree programmes is comprised of six full modules.

Year 1:  In the first semester, chemistry students study a common programme with the Chemical Engineers, giving them an understanding of how the two subjects relate to each other and an opportunity to transfer if they decide they are better suited to the other discipline. Key to this is a course structure permitting students to study both introductory Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering, alongside a couple of skills modules equipping students to proceed on either degree programme. In the second semester, chemistry students then take three modules covering the main fundamental subject areas; inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.

Year 2:  Students are required to take six modules of chemistry, designed to extend their knowledge of the traditional subject areas of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, in addition to introducing aspects of applied chemistry, spectroscopy and theoretical chemistry.  Each of the modules contain both practical and coursework components allowing students to develop, practice and demonstrate a wide range of professional skills.

Year 3:  In addition to advancing the three main subject areas of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, students can also can select a number of applied options allowing opportunities to specialise.  Students have the choice of taking either a double weighted research project directly supervised by a member of staff, or experiencing the full breadth of the subject through taking a series of three extended mini-projects in each of the main subject areas, making up a double weighted module. Key to both of these options is the acquisition of both subject specific and generic skills to act as a springboard to a successful career.

 

For more details please contact: Dr G. Sheldrake (Chemistry Admissions).