PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
Topics include

the periodic table and main group chemistry
transition metal chemistry
organic chemistry
chemical kinetics
states of matter
chemical energy changes
aqueous equilibria and pH
macromolecules
YEAR 2
The topics covered include

molecular thermodynamics
organic stereochemistry
quantum mechanics and chemical bonding
organometallic chemistry
main group chemistry
enols and enolates
spectroscopy
solids and surfaces
aromatic chemistry
coordination chemistry
organic synthesis
electrochemistry
applied organic chemistry
You will also study other subjects in 1 and 2 see Flexible degrees

YEARS 3 4 AND 5
If you progress to Honours 3 and 4 you will study advanced topics including nanomaterials organic electronics and photonics advance materials characterisation catalysis supramolecular and polymer chemistry spectroscopy electrochemistry as well as main group and transition metal chemistry In your final you will undertake a research project at the frontiers of the subject with energy organic LEDs and solar cells or photonics applications for example making a Li-ion battery and testing it for electrochemical performance

You can take Materials Chemistry as an degree which includes an additional work placement in the UK or overseas between the third and final of the degree

You can take Materials Chemistry as an degree which includes an additional work placement in the UK or overseas between the third and final of the degree

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it