Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry is a three-year full-time programme that aims to provide students with a broad and balanced appreciation of the core areas of chemistry. The main areas of focus include inorganic, organic, physical, and analytical chemistry, as well as basic knowledge in macromolecular chemistry, colloids, solid-fluid and fluid-fluid interfaces, environmental chemistry, photochemistry, and radiochemistry.

Programme Overview

The programme is designed to help students develop a deep understanding of the subject matter and possess the knowledge and skills necessary for graduate employment or further studies in chemistry or multi-disciplinary areas involving chemistry. By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge by carrying out a research-based dissertation.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of three years of full-time study, with a total of 180 ECTS credits required for completion. The programme is divided into compulsory units, which are designed to provide students with a solid foundation in chemistry.

Year 1

• Compulsory Units:
  • BIO1523: An Introduction to Industrial Microbiology (4 ECTS)
  • CHE1215: Methods of Chemical Calculations (6 ECTS)
  • CHE1360: Principles of Organic Chemistry (6 ECTS)
  • CHE1700: Chemistry Practical 1 (4 ECTS)
  • CHE1815: Research and Communication Skills for Chemists (5 ECTS)
  • CHE1340: Principles of Inorganic Chemistry (4 ECTS)
  • CHE1350: Principles of Analytical Chemistry (4 ECTS)
  • CHE1356: Principles and Industrial Applications of Chemical Metrology (5 ECTS)
  • CHE1750: Health and Safety in the Chemistry Laboratory (2 ECTS)
  • PHY1020: Basic Concepts in Physics 1 (2 ECTS)
  • SOR0210: Data Treatment and Probability (2 ECTS)
  • BIO1060: Introductory Environmental Science (2 ECTS)
  • CHE1216: Further Methods of Chemical Calculations (2 ECTS)
  • CHE1330: Principles of Physical Chemistry (4 ECTS)
  • CHE1500: Fundamentals and Applications of Biological Chemistry 1 (4 ECTS)
  • PHY1030: Basic Concepts in Physics 2 (2 ECTS)
  • SOR0220: Elementary Statistical Theory (2 ECTS)
• Requirement for regular progression to Year II: 60 ECTS credits

Year 2

• Compulsory Units:
  • CHE2365: Organic Chemistry 2 (5 ECTS)
  • CHE2375: Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics (5 ECTS)
  • CHE2510: Fundamentals and Applications of Biological Chemistry 2 (4 ECTS)
  • CHE3155: Chemistry of Main Group Elements (5 ECTS)
  • CHE3245: Separation Techniques and Analytical Chemistry (5 ECTS)
  • CPH3601: Introduction to Pharmacology for Chemistry Students (2 ECTS)
  • CHE2075: Introductory Environmental Chemistry (5 ECTS)
  • CHE2240: Spectroscopic Analysis and Instrumentation (4 ECTS)
  • CHE2364: Organic Spectroscopy (5 ECTS)
  • CHE2385: Chemistry of Co-ordination Compounds (5 ECTS)
  • CHE3135: Physical Chemistry of Liquids and Solutions (6 ECTS)
  • CHE3255: Organic Chemistry 3 (5 ECTS)
  • CHE3505: Topics in Applied Chemistry (4 ECTS)
• Requirement for regular progression to Year III: 60 ECTS credits

Year 3

• Compulsory Units:
  • CHE3900: Dissertation in Chemistry (18 ECTS)
  • CHE3091: Organic Photochemistry (2 ECTS)
  • CHE3390: Synthetic Organic Chemistry (6 ECTS)
  • CHE3412: Chemistry of Polymers (4 ECTS)
  • CHE3470: Environmental Chemistry (4 ECTS)
  • CHE3820: Chemistry Placement (8 ECTS)
  • CHE3100: Statistical Mechanics and Molecular Modelling (5 ECTS)
  • CHE3414: Catalysis (5 ECTS)
  • CHE3461: Organometallic Chemistry and Structural Determination of Inorganic Materials (4 ECTS)
  • CHE3480: Natural Products (4 ECTS)
• Requirement for successful completion of Year III: 60 ECTS credits
• Requirement for the award of B.Sc.(Hons) in Chemistry: 180 ECTS credits

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• recall and explain essential facts, concepts, principles, and theories relating to the subject areas
• apply such knowledge and understanding to the solution of both qualitative and quantitative problems in chemistry
• recognise and analyse problems and plan strategies for their solution
• handle chemical materials safely
• document laboratory procedures involved in experimental work in organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry
• apply numerical and mathematical methods in areas outside the field of study

Admission Requirements

• General Entry Requirements: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications
• Special Course Requirements: A pass at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in Chemistry and a pass at Intermediate Level at Grade C or better in either Physics or Pure Mathematics

Fees

• Fee per academic year for non-EU applicants: Eur 10,800

Career Prospects

As a graduate, you will have the necessary academic background for a chemistry career in industrial and teaching environments and will have fulfilled the requirements for postgraduate studies at Masters or Doctoral level in chemistry and related subjects.