BSc Chemistry at Imperial College London

Develop your understanding and problem-solving through interdisciplinary chemistry study and build practical laboratory skills. Engage with world-leading chemistry research on this three-year course, designed to help you develop an interconnected understanding of core chemistry concepts. During your first two years, you'll examine fundamental topics across inorganic, organic, physical, analytical, synthetic and computational chemistry, through interdisciplinary modules.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Department of Chemistry  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules include Language of Chemistry, Structure and Bonding: Atomic Structure to Molecular Orbitals, Introduction to Spectroscopy, Reactivity at Carbon Centres, Chemistry of the Elements: Hydrogen to Uranium, Practical Chemistry 1, Optional (ancillary) modules; Year 2 core modules include Electronic States and Bonding, Analysis of Molecules, Materials and Mixtures, Solids, Liquids and Interfaces, Chemistry of Molecular Systems, Macromolecules and Materials, Control and Selectivity in Molecular Synthesis, Practical Chemistry 2; Year 3 core modules include Advanced Chemistry Topics 1, Advanced Chemistry Topics 2, Practical Chemistry 3 for BSc Chemistry, Professional accreditation, This degree is professionally accredited by the, Associateship.

Career pathways

Graduates of our Department go on to succeed in a wide range of sectors. These include pharmaceuticals, research and development, consultancy, financial services, food and drink, insurance, defence and data science. Typical roles include Scientist, Graduate Consultant, Business Analyst, Medical Writer, Data Analyst, Graduate Sales Representative.

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