The core material leading to Honours in Chemistry spans organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. The remaining lectures may either be selected from a broad range of topics or devoted to specialised classes, currently in Biological and Medicinal Chemistry, Catalysis, Materials for Microelectronics, and Polymer Science. The range of topics is the same for both MSci and BSc degrees, but in the MSci it is studied in greater depth and taken to a more advanced level. Career Opportunities Graduates are equipped for careers in all branches of chemistry. Specialisation in the final year allows a direct move to the forefront of expanding fields of modern science.
Many graduates undertake research leading to a higher degree.
All the degrees, including Pass degrees, offer a grounding in numerate science and in chemistry, which is one of the fundamental disciplines of science. This forms the basis for career development in a wide sphere. Employment is not restricted to chemistry, as skills such as logical thought and numeracy open up a variety of careers in management and commerce. The MSci and Honours BSc courses have all been designed to enable further career development specifically within the chemical industry. The MSci and all the Honours courses are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry as having the structure necessary for the education of a professional chemist.