BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Placement Year

Love chemistry and want to study in a department renowned for its incredible research? Then Chemistry at Aston could be for you. This course introduces all the important knowledge and skills that enables a graduate to work in a wide variety of industrial, commercial and social sectors, playing an important role for society and its sustainable development.

Location: Aston University, Birmingham

Countless consumer and industrial products, medicines and pharmaceuticals are produced using processes developed from the fundamental principles of chemistry. Almost everything we do and use in our daily lives relies on Chemistry in some way! From the smartphone in your pocket to the soaps and shampoos you use every day or sanitary fluids used in our homes; Chemistry underpins all aspects of everyday life.

Our course will provide you with a fundamental understanding of Chemistry and equip you with the technical and scientific skills to work in exciting and groundbreaking areas of cutting-edge research and industry. We will refine and develop your professional personal, communication and management skills throughout your degree to ensure you are ready to compete in the global job market. You also have the opportunity to carry out a 12 month industrial placement before your final academic year. Students who take advantage of this opportunity find the experience extremely beneficial both for their development as a chemist and their final year performance.

Ultimately you will be equipped for a successful career in chemistry, the chemical industries or a vast range of alternative scientific, business and professional occupations such as teaching.