• The programme provides a pathway for progression through a broadly based undergraduate degree in Chemistry with increasing specialisation in Analytical Chemistry from levels 4 to 7 (Masters Level)
  
• You will develop the theoretical and practical skills necessary for employment as professional chemist in a range of chemical and allied fields, including research, teaching and industry
  
• The programme will develop the theoretical and practical skills, and provide training necessary for employment as an analytical chemist with experience of working to ISO 17025, the international standard for all testing and calibration laboratories
  
• You will learn to become a practical professional chemists through a hands-on approach to learning.
  
• The course places the professional skills of communication, problem solving, information and data retrieval and project management at its heart.
  

• Year 1

• Core modules

  • CHM1011 Practice of Chemistry

    This module introduces fundamental theoretical concepts and practical skills needed for degree level chemistry. It provides introductory training in practical techniques, embedding core chemical concepts and a robust foundation for good laboratory practice and scientific communication.

  • CHM1012 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry 1

    This module provides an introduction to fundamental theoretical concepts and practical skills in organic and inorganic chemistry. It also provides training in fundamental practical techniques and good laboratory practice.

  • CHM1013 Physical and Computational Chemistry 1

    This module provides an introduction to fundamental theoretical concepts in physical chemistry, practical techniques of experimentation, data acquisition and interpretation, and good laboratory practice. A variety of software applications will be used to assist with data analysis and presentation.

  • CHM1015 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry 2

    This module provides an introduction to fundamental theoretical concepts and practical skills in organic and inorganic chemistry. It also provides training in fundamental practical techniques and good laboratory practice.

  • CHM1016 Physical and Computational Chemistry 2

    This module provides an introduction to fundamental theoretical concepts and practical skills in physical and inorganic chemistry. It also provides training in fundamental practical techniques and good laboratory practice.

  Optional modules

  • CHM1014PP Solving Chemical Problems

    This module introduces the application of fundamental theoretical chemical concepts and practical skills to well-defined chemical problems. It provides training and application of practical chemical techniques, good laboratory practice and scientific communication.

  • FREX100PP French 1

    This module is designed for beginners in French, or those whose previous qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with speakers of French, negotiate everyday needs in France / a French speaking country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.

  • GERX100PP German 1

    This module is designed for beginners in German, or those whose previous qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with German speakers, negotiate everyday needs in a German-speaking country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.

  • MATH1604PP Symmetry and Space

    This module introduces the foundations of the study of symmetries - group theory, and the study of the characteristics of shapes and spaces - topology and geometry. The topics covered are placed in the context of the wider discipline of mathematics, introducing their historical development and their relationship with (for example) art and physics.

  • MATH1607PP The Quantum Universe

    We investigate our evolving view of the Universe from ancient times to recent exciting discoveries such as dark matter and dark energy. The module also introduces the phenomena of the Quantum World and develops an initial understanding of quantum effects and their applications.

  • SPNX100PP Spanish 1

    This module is designed for beginners in Spanish, or those whose previous qualification/experience is not equivalent to GCSE grade B. It develops communicative competence at a basic level, enabling students to establish and maintain adequate social relations with speakers of Spanish, negotiate everyday needs in Spain / a Spanish speaking country, and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a limited social or work setting.

• Year 2

• Core modules

  • APIE218 Preparation for the Chemical Industry Work Placement

    This module is designed to assist students in their search and preparation for a work placement and careers. It is aimed at students who would like to undertake the work placement to enhance both programme specific and employment-related skills during Stage 3 and preparation for future careers.

  • CHM2011 Inorganic Chemistry

    This module builds on the fundamental theoretical concepts and practical skills in inorganic chemistry that were initiated during Stage 1. It also provides further training in practical techniques related to the lecture material and good laboratory practice.

  • CHM2012 Organic Chemistry

    This module builds on the fundamental theoretical concepts and practical skills in organic chemistry that were initiated during Stage 1. It also provides further training in good laboratory practice and practical techniques of synthesis and structural elucidation in organic chemistry, related to the lecture, workshop and tutorial material.

  • CHM2013 Physical Chemistry

    This module builds on the theory and practical skills introduced in Stage 1. It concerns the way molecules behave: quantum mechanically, statistically, thermodynamically, electrochemically and as colloids and on surfaces. It is underpinned by mathematics and illustrated by practical exercises.

  • CHM2014 Analytical Chemistry 1

    This module introduces the fundamental theoretical concepts in analytical chemistry. It also provides further training in problem solving and teamwork.

  • CHM2015 Analytical Chemistry 2

    This module introduces practical laboratory skills in analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis. It also provides further training in task management, teamwork and information and data management.

  • CHM2016 Research Skills

    This module will develop research and professional skills within the context of chemical problems, including a business challenge, and prepare students for modules CHM3011 and CHM3012.

• Optional placement year

• Optional modules

  • APIE318 Placement in Chemistry

    This module provides an opportunity for professional training of at least 6 months in the chemistry sector, with an approved company or host organisation between Stages 2 and 4. While on placement, students will gain experience of how chemistry is used in the workplace, be able to apply and develop their chemical knowledge and expertise, and acquire additional skills relevant to the position and more generally.

• Year 4

• Core modules

  • CHM3014 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

    Students will apply knowledge and understanding to the solution of unfamiliar chemical problems in selected areas of inorganic chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on designing an experimental approach and relating key concepts from all four main branches of chemistry in a variety of contexts, both theoretical and practical in nature.

  • CHM3015 Advanced Organic Chemistry

    Students will apply knowledge and understanding to the solution of unfamiliar chemical problems in selected areas of organic chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on applying key concepts in a variety of contexts, both theoretical and practical in nature.

  • CHM3016 Advanced Physical Chemistry

    Advanced theoretical and practical concepts in physical chemistry and materials characterisation techniques.

  Optional modules

  • CHM3011 Chemistry Project

    A research project, normally involving laboratory work, but which may also include fieldwork, on a topic relevant to the degree programme. Both independent research and collaborative team-work is linked to the development of skills appropriate to the management of the project and entry and success in the professional workplace.

  • CHM3012 Chemistry Project incorporating Work Based Learning

    A work-based project, involving a Summer placement (minimum normally 6 weeks) on a topic relevant to the degree programme. Independent work is linked to the development of skills appropriate to the management of the project, the Summer placement, and entry and success in the professional workplace.

  • CHM3013 Advanced Analytical Techniques

    This series of practical sessions (with supporting lectures) provides a theoretical and practical understanding of the operation and applications of modern instrumental analytical techniques. Emphasis is given to hands on experience of a range of modern instrumental techniques and their application to industrial, environmental, clinical and forensic samples.

  • CHM3017 Physical Chemistry

    This module concerns the way molecules behave: quantum mechanically, statistically, thermodynamically, electrochemically and as colloids and on surfaces. It is underpinned by mathematics and illustrated by practical exercises.

• Final year

• Core modules

  • CHM5001 MChem Analytical Chemistry Project

    A laboratory based research project, which may also include fieldwork, on a topic relevant to advanced analytical chemistry. Independent research, project management and collaborative team-work is linked to the development of skills necessary to work to ISO9001 standard necessary for success in the professional workplace.

  • CHM5004 Quality Assurance and Accreditation

    This module introduces the fundamental concepts of Quality Management, ISO9001 certification for analytical chemistry, and training in ISO17025 application.

  • CHM5005 Analytical Chemistry Advanced Problems and Practice for MChem

    This module allows students to apply their knowledge and practical skills to solve case studies and practical problems in analytical chemistry

  • GEES514 Research Skills for Science

    This module reviews research methods relevant to professional and academic scientific research. It encompasses the complete lifecycle of research: genesis of a research idea; planning; experimental design; execution; data collection; data analysis; information retrieval and management; critical analysis and synthesis; knowledge dissemination and application.

Every undergraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the course aims, the course structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.

The following programme specification represents the latest course structure and may be subject to change:

MChem Analytical Chemistry Programme Specification 5846

Normal minimum entry requirements are between 112-120 points, all from three (3) A-levels to include at least a B in Chemistry. Science subjects are preferred and General Studies is excluded.