BSc (Hons) Chemistry, the Atmosphere and the Environment
Chemistry is often referred to as the 'central science' as it covers topics as diverse as quantum mechanics and the study of atomic particles, to the molecular nature of biological systems and the Human genome project.
Environmental change raises important concerns over the future well-being of our planet. Although it is apparent that some changes result at least in part from human activities, it is equally clear that natural variations also play a major role.
This course will give you the opportunity to learn about the chemical basis of the environment and to understand our impact upon it.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, assuring the quality of our teaching. This course partially meets the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem) status.
Assessment
You'll be assessed in several different ways, depending on the modules you study. Forms of assessment include:
- examinations
- practical work
- assessed workshops
- presentations
Careers and skills
Although the majority of our graduates’ progress to become scientists, the analytical and transferable skills which constitute part of our degrees are recognised as suitable training for a wide range of careers.
About 40 graduates per year stay in the Department or join other universities to work for higher degrees. Most are involved in collaborative research projects, many with chemical companies.
Career opportunities
- Innovative medicines graduate
- Fuels technology chemist
- Production chemist engineer
- Products research scientist
- Business services graduate
- Auditor
- Patent attorney
- Regulatory officer
Chemistry is often referred to as the 'central science' as it covers topics as diverse as quantum mechanics and the study of atomic particles, to the molecular nature of biological systems and the Human genome project.
Environmental change raises important concerns over the future well-being of our planet. Although it is apparent that some changes result at least in part from human activities, it is equally clear that natural variations also play a major role.
This course will give you the opportunity to learn about the chemical basis of the environment and to understand our impact upon it.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, assuring the quality of our teaching. This course partially meets the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem) status.
Assessment
You'll be assessed in several different ways, depending on the modules you study. Forms of assessment include:
- examinations
- practical work
- assessed workshops
- presentations
Careers and skills
Although the majority of our graduates’ progress to become scientists, the analytical and transferable skills which constitute part of our degrees are recognised as suitable training for a wide range of careers.
About 40 graduates per year stay in the Department or join other universities to work for higher degrees. Most are involved in collaborative research projects, many with chemical companies.
Career opportunities
- Innovative medicines graduate
- Fuels technology chemist
- Production chemist engineer
- Products research scientist
- Business services graduate
- Auditor
- Patent attorney
- Regulatory officer
