Introduction to Chemistry with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)

The Chemistry with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of chemistry and its applications in industry. This four-year program combines core knowledge with the chance to specialize and includes a full year spent gaining valuable hands-on experience in industry.

Program Structure

• The program is divided into four years, with the third year spent in industry.
• The first two years cover core chemistry topics, including inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry.
• The final year includes advanced topics and a research project.

Year One

• Compulsory modules:
  • CHEM100: Shaping Future Chemists: Laboratory, Analytical and Digital Skills 1
  • CHEM101: Core Chemistry 1A: Structure, Bonding and Change
  • CHEM102: Core Chemistry 1B: Reactions, Mechanisms and Sustainability Principles
  • CHEM103: Foundations of Chemistry: Mathematics, Physics and Biology Relevant for the Chemical Sciences
• Optional modules:
  • CHEM104: Introductory Medicinal Chemistry and Physiology
  • CHEM106: Modern Applications in Chemistry

Year Two

• Compulsory modules:
  • CHEM200: Shaping Future Chemists: Laboratory, Analytical and Digital Skills 2
  • CHEM201: Core Chemistry 2A: Thermodynamics, Transition Metals and Synthetic Methods
  • CHEM202: Core Chemistry 2B: Spectroscopy and Strategies for Sustainable Synthesis
  • CHEM203: Shaping Future Chemists: Quantitative Skills and Industry Awareness
• Optional modules:
  • CHEM204: Polymer Chemistry and Materials
  • CHEM206: STEM Communication and Education
  • ULMS254: Becoming Entrepreneurial

Year Three

• Compulsory modules:
  • CHEM301: Core Chemistry 3: Current Topics in Synthetic Design and Advanced Materials
  • CHEM300A: Shaping Future Chemists: Extended Year 3 Project
  • CHEM300C: Shaping Future Chemists: Industry, Modelling and Advanced Practical Skills
• Optional modules:
  • CHEM302: Further Analytical Chemistry
  • CHEM304: Catalysis
  • CHEM306: Further Medicinal Chemistry
  • CHEM308: Chemistry for the Environment and Renewable Carbon: Integrating Sustainability and Technology
  • CHEM312: Advanced & Future Healthcare Technologies

Year Four (Year in Industry)

• Students spend this year on an external/industrial placement, acquiring experience and awareness of practical chemistry in an industrial environment to further develop their commercial and professional skills.

Teaching and Assessment

• A knowledge of core chemistry is fundamental to any chemistry degree.
• Core chemistry material is delivered in a series of interactive lectures, with the interdisciplinary nature of chemistry showcased appropriately.
• Core concepts are contextualized with publications of recent scientific research whilst encouraging students to be critical of such material, building digital fluency alongside engaging with traditional and modern digital platforms.
• Assessment combines formative workshops and interactive lectures with summative methods, including traditional exams, group projects, professional skill development, and laboratory-based activities.

Careers and Employability

• The rigorous nature of a Chemistry degree is well recognized by employers, meaning graduates are well qualified to take up employment in a variety of fields in addition to chemistry across the chemical sciences, related industries, and the general graduate market.
• Skills developed include high numeracy and problem-solving abilities, enhanced communication skills, building resilience and confidence to tackle complex, open-ended challenges.
• Embedded professional skills development and industry-aligned visits and activities ensure that students make contacts with prospective employers at key stages in their program.

Fees and Funding

• Tuition fees:
  • UK fees: ｣9,790 per year (full-time), ｣1,955 (year in industry)
  • International fees: ｣32,000 per year (full-time), ｣1,955 (year in industry)
• Scholarships and bursaries are available, including The Liverpool Bursary, Asylum Seekers Scholarship, and others.

Entry Requirements

• Qualification type: BSc (Hons)
• UCAS code: F111
• Entry requirements:
  • A levels: ABB (including Chemistry and a second science)
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall, with no score less than 4
  • Other qualifications, such as BTEC and Access to HE Diploma, are also considered.
• English language requirements:
  • IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
  • TOEFL: 88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 17, writing 17, reading 17, and speaking 19
  • Other English language tests are also accepted.

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