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- Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Heslington Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Chemistry is often referred to as the 'central science'. It covers topics as diverse as quantum mechanics and the study of atomic particles, to the molecular nature of biological systems and the Human Genome Project.
This degree will give you a strong grounding in fundamental chemistry. You'll also develop specialist knowledge of chemistry for biology and medicine, from the use of powerful microscopes to investigate the causes of genetic disease, to exploring new treatments for cancer.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, assuring the quality of our teaching. This course partially meets the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem) status.
Course content
Each year you'll take a range of core modules which provide a good understanding of the basic principles of chemistry. Alongside these you'll take specialist modules which focus on biological and medicinal chemistry. There are plenty of opportunities to see the exciting contributions chemistry can make in the modern world.
We aim to break down the artificial barriers between different branches of chemistry, helping you to understand chemistry as a unified discipline with common underlying principles.
Our chemistry courses are designed to be flexible, so you can transfer between MChem and BSc courses at any time during the first two years. The title of your final degree will depend on the modules you take from Year 2 onwards.
Teaching and assessment
You’ll study and learn with academics who are active researchers, experts in their field and have a passion for their subjects. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.
Careers and skills
Although the majority of our graduates progress to become scientists, the analytical and transferable skills which constitute part of our degrees are recognised as suitable training for a wide range of careers.
About 40 graduates per year stay in the Department or join other universities to work for higher degrees. Most are involved in collaborative research projects, many with chemical companies.
Career opportunities
- Innovative medicines graduate
- Fuels technology chemist
- Production chemist engineer
- Products research scientist
- Business services graduate
- Auditor
- Patent attorney
- Regulatory officer
Tuition fees
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£ 28,800per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
17th
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Campus address
University of York, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
7th out of 94 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 228161 71%20th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10089.0 89%6th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.14 78%31st
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Entry standards
/ Max 228171 75%14th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10090.0 90%12th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.20 80%17th
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