A wide range of integrated and professionally-recognised three and four year courses are provided by the Chemistry Department at Swansea, and the flexible course structure provides a high level of personal choice. The three chemistry modules in the first year are common to all of the degree schemes, allowing some flexibility should you wish to revise your original choice of degree at the end of your first year. A four-year Master of Chemistry degree provides more specialisation in chemistry, in line with continental universities. The MChem degree can also include up to 30 per cent of another discipline such as business studies, computer science or law. If you expect to obtain an A grade in Chemistry, you can apply for one of a number of scholarships, worth 250 a year, supported by leading British chemical companies.
All courses are open to a wide variety of applicants, typically having an A level in Chemistry.
A level Biology is recommended for Biomolecular and Biomedical Chemistry. O level Mathematics is required for all courses. Experience of mathematical subjects can be extended by taking a specially designed first year course in mathematical methods and computing. Applicants with qualifications other than A level are considered individually. Applications from mature candidates are welcomed.