Chemistry influences many different aspects of our lives. Studying chemistry creates opportunities for you to improve our future quality of life. Typical entry requirements A levels: AAA–AAB, including chemistry and preferably at least one from biology, mathematics and physics IB: 34 points, 17 at higher level Intake: 105–115 Average applicants per place: 7 Selection process: UCAS application, with an invitation to visit prior to offer (interview is not normally required) Degree | UCAS code | Duration BSc Chemistry | F100 | 3 years MChem Chemistry | F103 | 4 years MChem Chemistry with six-month placement | F101 | 4 years MChem Chemistry with one-year placement | F102 | 4 years
Our degree courses provide high-quality coverage of the core subject material before offering a wide range of specialist courses, reflecting research interests that cater for every prospective chemist. New undergraduates join a supportive, exciting learning community in which staff and students share the common aim of learning more about this fascinating subject. You will be well-placed to join the multiskilled workforce of the future, working to meet some of the Grand Challenges facing all of us: protecting the worldwide water supply; carbon dioxide capture and utilisation; clean energy; sustainable manufacture; and personalised healthcare. MChem programmes F101, F1BC and F1GC are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for full membership and professional status (MRSC, CChem), while F102 and F103 are submitted for accreditation in 2009. The BSc programmes are accredited for associate membership.
BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Science | F1B1 | 3 years MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Science | F1BC | 4 years MChem Chemistry with Mathematics | F1GC | 4 years BSc/MChem Chemistry with Foundation Year | F108 | 4/5 years | see page 186
Chemistry
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“Chemistry has really done it for me. My excellent experience at Southampton led to a research career in the pharmaceutical industry and then at the Medical Research Council. Working on healthcare solutions is immensely rewarding.” Joanne Hough MChem Chemistry graduate, now working as a Drug Discovery Chemist, Medical Research Council