Chemistry BSc (Hons)

**Interested in developing chemical compounds? Curious about the structure of chemicals and the reactions they have with one another? Enter the fascinating world of Chemistry at Kent to gain the knowledge and practical skills to help tackle global challenges such as developing renewable energy and biomaterials and combating chemical warfare.**<br/><br/>Our distinctive programme includes a set of ‘chemistry in context’ modules where you can apply your knowledge to specific case studies - in our state of the art facilities - as well as the opportunity to work with our leading research teams on your own project. You also benefit from our expert careers advice to give you the best possible start with a strong focus on your future career and how to get you there. <br/><br/>This programme is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). <br/><br/>You have the option to take the new Chemistry (Forensic Science) pathway from stage 2, where youll learn practical skills needed to tackle the challenges of the 21st century - from drug design and analysis to understanding the science that underpins and supports crime scene investigation. To study Chemistry (Forensic Science) BSc you first apply to this Chemistry BSc. Your pathway modules will begin at stage 2.<br/><br/>**Reasons to study Chemistry at Kent**<br/>* Study a wide range of modules from core chemistry concepts to how it can help build a better world with an introduction to chemistry and the environment. <br/><br/><br/>* Study abroad for a year or complete a professional placement to increase your employability skills and professional networks <br/><br/><br/>* Fantastic industry-standard facilities, including a Raman spectrometer, two scanning electron microscopes (SEM), gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system <br/><br/><br/>* Take a final-year research project which can help prepare you for further study including PhDs <br/><br/><br/>* Join ChemSoc, the Chemistry Society for all budding chemists, and take part in a range of social and career focused talks and activities. <br/><br/><br/>* Our lecturers are both innovative teachers and active researchers. <br/><br/><br/>* Flexible Foundation Year options available. <br/><br/><br/>Our degrees are not only designed to give the best possible start to your career, but they are also flexible so that you can do the best degree for you. You can opt to complete a professional placement to put into practice the skills you have learnt and make valuable industry contacts or study abroad for a year. <br/><br/>**What youll study**<br/>In the first year you’ll develop a broad base on which chemistry is founded before further developing your knowledge of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry and your practical laboratory skills in year two. In your final year, alongside advanced modules in organic, inorganic, analytical and physical chemistry, you complete an individual research project with one of our research groups.