Universities Ireland University College Cork Courses BSc Hons Chemistry

BSc Hons Chemistry
at University College Cork

Cork, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 22,500
Country Rank-
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

The BSc in Chemistry will educate you in core areas of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, as well as the more specialised areas of environmental, materials and pharmaceutical chemistry.

This broad-based course provides an excellent foundation for employment or for further study. On completion of the degree in chemistry, you will be able to:

identify, formulate, analyse and solve chemistry problems
outline fundamental aspects of chemistry
design and carry out an experiment to test a hypothesis or theory in chemistry
prepare written laboratory reports that provide a description of the experiment, explain the
experiment and the reasoning clearly, and provide an appropriate conclusion
communicate effectively with the chemistry communities

Many graduates work in industry, including microelectronics and pharmaceuticals, or in government laboratories. Others undertake further study in various specialised areas of chemistry.

Course Content
Modules

Year 1 Modules:

Refer to CK402 and CK406

Year 2 Modules:

Core

Main Group & Transition Element Chemistry; Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry; Energetics & Kinetics; States of Matter; Structures & Reactions of Main Group Compounds; Aromatics, Carbonyls & Alkenes; Spectroscopy; Structure, Bonding & Quantum Mechanics

Electives

Numerical Methods and Programming; Biomolecules; Principles of Metabolic Pathways; Crystallography, Optics and Mineralogy; Intermediate Calculus for Scientists; Linear Algebra, Molecular Biology; Physiology; Quantum Physics; Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics; Biostatistics

Year 3 Modules:

Inorganic Chemistry; Synthesis, Structure and Reactivity of Organic Compounds; Physical Chemistry; Analytical Chemistry; Environmental Chemistry and Analysis; Materials Chemistry; Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Scientific Communication and Information Literacy Skills (SCILS)

Year 4 Modules:

Core

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry; Advanced Organic Synthesis, Biosynthesis and Reactivity; Photochemistry & Spectroscopy; Interfaces, Microscopy & Modelling; Advanced Analytical Chemistry; Advanced Research Projects

Electives

Advanced Nano Materials; Advanced Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Pollution
Entry Requirement
Non-EU Candidates
Non-EU candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & ExaminationsThe minimum English language entry requirements for admission onto a postgraduate programme at UCC are outlined below. These requirements are for postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English. If Gaeilge (Irish) is your first language these requirements do not apply to you.There are a small number of programmes with a higher minimum English language entry requirement and we list these below under Programmes with a Higher Minimum English Language Requirement.IELTS*
- 6.5 Overall
- 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
TOEFL iBT
- 90 Overall
- Listening 20
- Reading 19
- Speaking 21
- Writing 20
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for BSc Hons Chemistry may vary from €20,000 to €35,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.
Career Prospect
As a student on this course, you can expect to gain subject-specific skills, in particular laboratory techniques.

In addition, you will learn a range of transferable skills, including time management, communication, information-retrieval and problem-solving skills.

There are also opportunities to work as part of a team, thus developing your interpersonal skills.

Our graduates are employed in industry, including the microelectronics and pharmaceutical sectors, or in government laboratories. Others undertake further study in various specialised areas of chemistry.

The BSc Chemistry course is approved by the Institute of Chemistry in Ireland and is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Cost Of Studying At University College Cork

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BSc Hons Chemistry at University College Cork