BSc Chemistry

UCAS Code: F100
Course Length: 3 Years
Entry Requirements: 280 points from three A Levels, with at least a B in Chemistry
Scholarships: available for highly qualified candidates

BSc Chemistry flyer (pdf 386 KB)

Our BSc Chemistry course has a long established record of providing our graduates with a high calibre qualification leading to employment in a wide range of professional occupations or to further study for research degrees. As the first two years are common to both the BSc and MChem programmes you can transfer to a four year course at any time before the third year, providing you achieve high enough grades at Part 2.

The course content has been recently revised and updated to reflect both the latest developments in modern chemical science and new applications and techniques in industry and research. In the latest review our teaching quality was rated excellent in many categories and our teaching laboratories have recently been refurbished to a high standard to accommodate practical classes, project work and the department's prolific and diverse research activities.

During your first two years you will extend your knowledge with compulsory core modules in areas such as organic stereochemistry, and spectroscopy and structure. In Physical Chemistry we look at what makes reactions go, kinetics and energetics, molecular organisation and architecture and the quantum world. During your second year you can choose optional modules in Medicinal Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry or Forensic Analysis. Much of your final year is spent working on a research project in an area of your choice building on the skills and knowledge you have acquired at Reading. We also offer a third year project in Chemistry education and have established good links with local secondary schools who offer placements.This project is an excellent introduction to teaching and especially suitable for students considering going on to a PGCE.

A BSc honours degree in Chemistry from Reading is recognised as an excellent qualification for a career in industry, computing, teaching, research, public service, finance and business.

Modules

A list of modules usually available for this degree course is shown in the BSc Chemistry flyer (pdf 386 KB). Our modules can change, but the current list will give you a good idea of the course content.

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