BSc (Hons) Chemistry at London Metropolitan University

More than an introduction to the fundamentals, this chemistry degree provides intensive basic training that is designed to give you the core laboratory, IT and performance skills to succeed in your chosen career. You'll be taught in our £30 million Science Centre, which has more than 280 cutting-edge work stations. This impressive space allows multiple practical lessons to take place simultaneously, with headphones and computers at each station to allow your teachers to speak directly to you as you carry out experiments.

Faculty: School of Human Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Cell Biology (for Life Sciences), Fundamental Chemical Concepts, Fundamentals of Molecular Biology, General Chemistry, Introduction to Laboratory Skills, Introduction to Organic Chemistry, Key Principles in Chemistry, Laboratory Techniques with Data Handling. Year 2: Coordination and solution chemistry of d and f block complexes, Kinetics and Surface Chemistry, Organic Ring Systems, Organic Unsaturated Molecules, Quantitative Analysis, Solid State and Organometallic Chemistry, Spectroscopic Methods, Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry. Year 3: Advanced Inorganic Techniques, Advanced Physical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Products, Research Project, Topics in Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Bioanalytical Science, Programming for Science, Sandwich Placement, Work Placement (for Life Sciences).

Career pathways

You’ll leave this course ready to pursue a career in the high-technology, science-based industries. You could choose to work in sectors such as education or healthcare, with roles such as developer, lab technician and researcher on offer.

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