Chemistry

OVERVIEW

Prepare for a career in drug research, materials science and specialty chemicals, environmental analysis, analytical chemistry or forensic science with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Chemistry degree.
Featuring practical sessions designed to develop your analytical, problem-solving and numeracy skills as well as workshops, tutorials and presentations to improve your communication and presentation skills, this programme will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in chemistry.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Teaching on this programme provides a balanced overview of the main branches of Chemistry and allows you to progress to in-depth study in Honours years.
• Flexible study options allow you to tailor your studies to suit your interests.
• Between Years 3 and 4 you’ll get the chance to take part in a year’s work experience focused on your chosen specialism.
• This programme combines strong academic content and practical experience with modern chemical instrumentation – with a focus on analytical chemistry,
industrial chemistry and formulation, health-related fields and the
environment.
• BSc (Hons) Chemistry students can join UWS’s Couper Chemical Society. Named after the renowned Scottish chemist Archibald Scott Couper, this student-run society organises academic and social activities throughout theyear, including guest lectures and science outreach, to help students of all levels on the Chemistry and Forensic Sciences programmes get to know one another.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Offering access to high-quality laboratory environments and with links to active research groups, the range of subjects and practical opportunities available on this programme are based on real-life examples from industry to prepare you for the workplace.

CAREERS

UWS’s BSc (Hons) Chemistry programme is professionally accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and recognised by employers for its impressive analytical and applied focus. Graduates from this programme have gone on to secure roles in the chemical industry with companies such as GlaxoSmithKlein (GSK), Sellafield Ltd and SB Drug Discovery Ltd. BSc (Hons) Chemistry graduates consistently progress into postgraduate study and research, and are also sought by non-scientific employers such as stockbrokers thanks to their numerical and problem-solving skills.