BSc (Hons) Chemistry at Keele University

From core chemical structure and reactivity, to the pivotal role chemistry plays in addressing global, economic and environmental challenges, Chemistry BSc at Keele offers maximum flexibility to explore topics across the full breadth of the subject. With hands-on access to sector-leading laboratory facilities, and professional and practical skills embedded into the curriculum, you will graduate with a toolkit of chemistry skills to enter a wide range of science-related careers.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: Sustainable Chemistry, Practical and Professional Chemistry Skills, Chemical Structure and Reactivity, Chemistry Connections, Chemistry Career Planning and Employability Skills. Year 2 compulsory modules: Structure and Function in Materials Chemistry, Structure and Function in Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Characterisation and Transformations, Practical and Professional Chemistry, Environmental Analysis. Year 3 compulsory modules: Inorganic, Physical and Quantum Chemistry, Kinetics, Catalysis and Mechanism, Synthetic Strategies in Organic Chemistry, Independent Research Project, Scientific Literature Review, Chemical Analysis: Instrumentation and Evaluation, Topics in Chemical Science.

Career pathways

On successful completion of the programme you will graduate with a strong grounding in laboratory techniques, a suite of practical and professional employability skills and an awareness of the ethical implications and issues relating to environmental impact and sustainability. Graduates of this programme enter a wide range of professions, both in and out of the laboratory.

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