Conjoint: BBiomedSc/BSc major in Chemistry

A major is the main subject area that you choose to study in your degree. You will study courses up to Stage III level in this subject.

As well as gaining skills, knowledge and experience in your chosen area, you will learn how to think creatively, solve problems and communicate effectively, all essential skills to help you thrive in any career you choose.

Please see the main programme link below to see further details for the programme.

Chemistry gives you a sound understanding of the chemical nature of matter and a grounding in laboratory-based chemical science. It is an extraordinarily multidisciplinary science and the interaction with other sciences has an enormous influence on our modern lifestyle and standard of living.

You will explore the impact of chemistry, from the chemistry of elements and their compounds and the relationship between molecular structure and reactivity, to the role of energy, concepts of bond formation and chemical equilibrium.

Issues such as green science and sustainability, energy and fuels, drug design and development and the creation of new materials will provide a robust foundation to your study, alongside bonding and reactivity, synthesis and reactivity, and the physico-chemical principles and techniques that underlie a wide range of modern analytical methods used in chemistry and the biomedical sciences.

You may then concentrate on advanced materials chemistry, biomolecular chemistry, environmental chemistry, inorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, structural and computational chemistry, or the synthesis of bioactive molecules amongst other research interests.

BBiomedSc/BSc - Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Science Conjoint

Future opportunities for Chemistry graduates are many and varied. Industries you might be employed in include research and development, quality control, marketing, sales or management. Chemists are found in roles involving agricultural products, brewing and wine making, ceramics, metals and pharmaceuticals. Employers include Crown Research Institutes, medical and diagnostic or government laboratories and police forensic units.

Complete 120 points comprising:

30 points for all Stage I Compulsory Courses, and
45 points for all Stage II Compulsory Courses, and
45 points from Stage III Elective Courses

Stage I Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

CHEM 110 - Chemistry of the Living World (15 points)

CHEM 120 - Chemistry of the Material World (15 points)

Stage II Compulsory Courses

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

CHEM 251 - Structure and Spectroscopy (15 points)

CHEM 252 - Properties and Analysis of Matter (15 points)

CHEM 253 - Making Molecules: Synthesis and Isolation (15 points)

Stage III Elective Courses

Complete exactly 45 points from the following:

CHEM 331 - Inorganic Chemistry: Structure, Reactivity and Application (15 points)

CHEM 332 - Physical Chemistry: Spectroscopy and Computational Chemistry (15 points)

CHEM 333 - Materials Chemistry (15 points)

CHEM 334 - Bioorganic and Sustainable Chemistry: From Life to Lifecycles (15 points)

CHEM 335 - Analytical Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Analysis (15 points)

CHEM 336 - Organic Chemistry: Synthesis, Reactions & Biomolecules (15 points)

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

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