BSc (Hons) Chemistry

at University of Bath

Compulsory course units
 

Year 1
 

• Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table
• Fundamentals of organic chemistry
• From molecules to materials
• Foundation chemistry laboratory
• General practical chemistry
• Plus optional units
   

Year 2
 

• Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity
• Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy
• Principles of physical chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry laboratory 2
• Analytical chemistry
• Physical chemistry laboratory 2
• Computational chemistry laboratory
• Organic chemistry laboratory 2
• Symmetry and group theory
• Introduction to computational chemistry
   

Year 3
 

• General chemistry
• Advanced practical chemistry
• Topics in inorganic chemistry I
• Topics in organic chemistry I
• Topics in physical chemistry I
• Plus optional units
   

Students must select one of the following project choices:
 

Dissertation
 

• Chemistry project
• Engaging the public in chemistry research

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying biology. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience, areas of interest from your current studies or other relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.
 

You will need a strong performance in Biology and a second science or mathematics subject as part of your entry qualifications. The second subject can be:
 

• Chemistry

• Computer Science

• Economics

• Electronics

• Environmental Science

• Food Science or Food Technology

• Geography

• Geology

• Mathematics or Further Mathematics

• Physics

• Psychology

• Statistics
   

Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard)
 

• An average of 85% across four subjects with 85% in Mathematics and Physics.

• Do not accept Physical Education as one of these four subjects.

• These requirements are for the CBSE and CISCE boards.

• A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
   

English language requirements
 

• Category C
   

You will normally need one of the following:
 

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components

• IELTS Indicator: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component

• TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

• TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition: 90 overall with 21 in each component

International Fees per Year 

£26,200

A wealth of career opportunities are open to you as a chemistry graduate. You could go on to work in technical areas, or research and development in materials, pharmaceuticals, energy or the environment. You’ll also be well suited to roles in education, scientific publishing, patents, administration and finance, or further study such as a PhD or PGCE.