BSc (Hons) Chemistry (Year 3 Entry) at University of the West of Scotland

The BSc (Hons) Chemistry provides you with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills you need for a career in the dynamic fields of drug research, environmental analysis and forensic science. With an emphasis on strong academic content and theoretical underpinnings, practical experience and modern chemical instrumentation, this degree focuses on analytical chemistry and health-related fields. Our course includes practical aspects to develop your analytical, problem-solving and numeracy skills.

Duration: 2 years full-time, 3 years full-time (sandwich), Contact us for part-time information  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; sandwich/placement option  |  Intake: Paisley: September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our teaching aims to give a balanced treatment of all the main branches of the subject. In the third and fourth years, we develop a selection of topics in more depth. We offer options that enable students to tailor their programmes to suit their own aptitudes and interests. Year 3: Sandwich Year (optional).

Career pathways

UWS’s BSc (Hons) Chemistry is recognised by employers for its impressive analytical and applications focus. Many of our graduates move into careers in the oil, chemical or pharmaceutical industries, in production, sales and marketing or research and development roles. Graduates from this degree have gone on to secure the following roles: Process chemist, Laboratory supervisor, Medicinal chemist.

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