Chemistry Undergraduate Brochure 2015

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reach your goals at Southampton by combining your ambition, your talent and our support.Choosing the right place to study is an important decision, with many factors to think about. Join us, an institution in the top one per cent of world universities* and a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities. At Southampton you are taught by world-leading academics on courses that are designed around you. We get you ready for the global jobs market, while giving you a great student experience.

Our world-leading department with state-of-the-art research and analytical facilities is one of only thirteen universities across Europe with a CHE Excellence Award. Consistently ranked high for student satisfaction, we have won awards for our teaching excellence and innovation.

CHOOSECHOOSE

SOuTHA MpTOnContents04 Choose Southampton12 Chemistry overview 14 Course information22 Your student experience24 Fees, applying, scholarships and bursaries25 International Students26 How to fi nd us

*QS World University Ranking 2014

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MEETIng THE nOBEL LAurEATESPostgraduate student Nathalie Busschaert was one of only 13 young scientists chosen to present her work at the 63rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany. The event brought together 625 students from 78 countries with 34 Nobel Prize winners.

SErS IMpACT WOrLdWIdEDiscovered by professors Fleischmann, Hendra and McQuillan, the incredibly sensitive SERS analytical technique is used around the world for crime-scene forensic analysis and drug detection.

CHOOSE SOUTHAMPTON: A gLOBAL unIVErSITYThe city of Southampton has a history of innovation and exploration. As a forward-thinking university, we uphold these values in our education and research; join us to forge your successful future.

â Our students can study in 54 countries across the world

â Our 195,000 graduates are part of a network of professionals that covers 180 countries

â Our academics make a diff erence on every continent

â Our business, government and non-government organisation partners span the globe

â We are part of the Worldwide Universities Network, a collaboration of knowledge from around the world

LITHIuM-AIr BATTErIES FOr

TrAnSpOrTPhD student, James Frith presented his

research in new lithium-air (Li-O2) battery technologies for electric cars at the

University’s 3-Minute Thesis competition. This work is headed by electrochemists,

Dr Nuria Garcia-Araez and Prof. John Owen.

We are an institution in

the top 1% of global

universities

The RSC has commemorated

40 years since the fi rst landmark SERS experiments in this

department. One-year placement opportunities

available in the UK and EU.

Nathalie discussed her research about

molecular transport across cell membranes

with distinguished scientists.

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SuFFOCATIng TuMOurSChemical Biologist, Dr Ali Tavassoli and his research group within the Chemistry department have discovered a new molecule that prevents cancer cells from responding and surviving when starved of oxygen and which could be developed into new treatments for the disease.

gET InVOLVEd In CuTTIng EdgE rESEArCHStephanie Chapman completed a summer placement and 3rd Year research project in the fi eld of catalysis and is now undertaking a 6 month placement at the UK Catalysis Hub at the Research Complex at Harwell as part of her MChem Chemistry degree.

CHEMISTrY In THE FAr EASTMChem student Mike Potter has secured a 6-month placement at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, as part of his Chemistry degree

We have 322 partnerships in

54 countries around the world

Six-month placements available

within industry and other universities around the world.

Find out morewww.southampton.ac.uk/global

Undertake an undergraduate

research project with one of our

academics.

Projects available in all research areas,

including electrochemistry, materials,analytical

chemistry, synthesis and chemical biology.

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rESEArCH LEd TEACHIngProfessor Andrea RussellAndrea combines and active research career within the fi eld of Physical Chemistry with her inspirational teaching and role as Deputy Head of Chemistry (Education) within the department. She is the author or co-author of > 70 refereed papers.

CHOOSE SOUTHAMPTON:pASSIOn, IMpACT, AdVAnTAgESouthampton people have a passion to change the world through their research and collaborations with global partners

â Our lecturers push the boundaries of knowledge

â You are taught diff erently; our research informs your education

â Studying with our world-leading academics gives you an edge

â You are involved with important research as it unfolds

â Join us and share our knowledge to gain your advantage

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Find out morewww.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/whoweare

AWArdEd FOr TEACHIng

InnOVATIOnDr David Read

David has received awards for his role in integrating new forms of learning

technology in Chemistry’s delivery of teaching. He was also the recipient of a Higher Education Teaching Award

from the Association for Learning Technology.

SuCCESS FOr gEndEr

EQuALITYThe aspirations of Chemistry to

improve fairness and equality for women have been rewarded

with a Bronze award through the Athena SWAN (Scientifi c

Women’s Academic Network) Charter.

nAnOCATALYSIS And IMAgIng

Dr Lynda BrownDr Lynda Brown, Royal Society

Dorothy Hodgkin Research Fellow, is creating new mesoporous

silica-based catalytic materials, and developing isotopically-labelled

molecular probes for medical imaging applications.

TACKLIng InduSTrIAL

CHEMISTrY AT undErgrAduATE

LEVELThe University of Southampton’s

unique Organic Chemistry Summer School has run for

over 20 years.

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CHOOSE SOUTHAMPTON:dESIgn YOur OWn ExpErIEnCEYour courses are developed and taught by world expertsYour course off ers you breadth as well as depth

â Be independent and shape your course

â As well as large lectures and small seminars, you can access many lectures and learning resources on the move

â We work with you to make programmes more fl exible

Optional modules in other

sciences and maths

Personal tutors and interactive

support sessions

InnOVATIVE LEArnIng

One-year and 6-month

placement options

Online videos of fi rst-year lectures

Laboratory study Online

assessment and revision

material

Pre-laboratory instructional

videos

Learn or study a

languageFlexibility

in designing your course

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Wi-Fi across all our

campuses

Socialise with people from

over 130 countries

Join ChemSoc and

meet new friends at events and

socialsFriendly and supportive lab groups

Experience a research-based

placement in the UK or abroad

Prospects for vacation work

and internships in Chemistry

Represent your University

as a student ambassador

We are among the top 20 UK

universities targeted by the

largest number of top 100 graduate

recruiters

Interact with industrial scientists

at our unique Organic Chemistry

Summer School

gET AHEAd

FOr YOur CArEEr

Three million books, journals and reports in

our libraries

Access extensive module

resources through our Blackboard Virtual Learning

Environment50,000 e-books

SOCIAL LIFE

24 HOur ACCESS TO

VIrTuAL LEArnIng

From counselling to our student-based

mentor/ parent system, we provide support when you

need it

Find out morewww.southampton.ac.uk/choice

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CHOOSE SOUTHAMPTON:SHApE YOur FuTurE

* High Fliers Research

** The Sunday Times University Guide 2014

A degree at Southampton opens doors for career opportunitiesSouthampton fast-tracks your ambitions

â We prepare you for future challenges not yet imagined and jobs not yet thought of

â We are among the top 20 UK universities targeted by the largest number of top 100 graduate recruiters*

â In the most recent Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education statistics 94 per cent of graduates whose destinations were known were in employment and/or further study

â We are one of the top 30 UK universities for graduate starting salaries**

We can help you build your dream CV

â Take advantage of our commercial partnerships via work placements, internships and volunteering

â Gather evidence of your achievements through our programme of personal development to complement your academic study

â Network with top employers at our careers events

â Inspire the next generation of scientists by volunteering at outreach and family science days, work shadowing and other events for school children

â Get advice from our graduates about future careers

â Specialise further with one of our postgraduate courses and gain a more in-depth knowledge of your subject, and realise your ambitions

Our grAduATES LAnd JOBS AT HIgH-prOFILE OrgAnISATIOnS SuCH AS: Akzo Nobel AstraZenecaATDBioBiofocus DPIBPBritish Oxygen CorporationChilworth TechnologyCoopervisionDSTLEli LillyEnvirochemEvotecGlaxoSmithKlineIlikaJohn Lewis

Johnson MattheyJP MorganKPMGMerck ChemicalsMesophotonicsMinistry of DefenceNalcoNationwideNovartisPeptide SyntheticsPfi zerQinetiQSmith & WilliamsonSyngentaThree Valleys Water

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Specialise further with a postgraduate

degree

Careersevents

Workplacements

and internships

Personaldevelopmentprogramme

Advicefrom

graduates

Volunteer at Outreach and

Family Science Days

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drEAMCV

Find out moreLearn how we can help you build your dream CV:www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/ugcareers

Transferable skills courses

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Chemistry is a fascinating, rewarding and incredibly versatile subject to study, which has strong links into all the sciences.

CHEMISTRY

OVErVIEW

96%of students have said that

our staff are fantastic at explaining things in the

area of Chemistry National Student

Survey 2013

Strong e-learning

support and resources

Choose Southampton – Friendly staff and modern state-of-the-art facilities

– Unique support system of tutors and students throughout your degree

– Flexible interdisciplinary programmes and exciting research projects in years three and four

– High overall student satisfaction with our courses (NSS 2013)

– Awards for teaching excellence and innovation

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Course structure

At Southampton we offer a range of bachelors and masters degree programmes that will give you a good grounding in the essentials of chemistry. You will study in a supportive and exciting learning community, led by academics who are pioneering innovative ways to teach.

Whether you choose a Bachelor of Science or a Master of Chemistry degree your course structure will be broadly the same. We also run a dual-honours Chemistry and Biochemistry programme.

Each year is divided into two 12-week teaching semesters and, as well as developing your core knowledge of the subject, you will also learn a wide variety of transferable skills. You will study a mixture of compulsory and optional modules.

How will you learn?

We aim to develop your understanding in an inspiring and rewarding way by encouraging a close working relationship between you and your tutor. Our excellent academics are committed to sharing their knowledge and experience and introducing you to new, rapidly developing areas such as nanostructured materials and synthetic biology.

We deliver our courses through a variety of different teaching methods and assessment styles such as interactive lectures, practical work in laboratories, workshops, tutorials, problem classes, revision sessions and e-learning.

You will have examinations at the end of each module, and will also be assessed on coursework. In your final year, in most cases, you will be required to submit a dissertation, which will be also be examined orally.

Teaching Innovation

Our Education group within Chemistry, headed by Dr David Read, is dedicated to developing new and exciting teaching methods and support for students. We make strong use of E-learning (videos, interactive online tests and other resources) and target our support where needed, such as in creation of video tutorials.

Lectures

We aim to make our lectures as interactive as possible. You will take part in discussions, question and answer sessions, informal quizzes and more conventional- style seminars. In most lectures, you will get handouts summarising key points to help you structure your note-taking.

Workshops and tutorials

Our workshops will help convert your knowledge to understanding. Working with a group of peers, you will explore problems and link to material you have covered in your lectures. You will learn from each other and gain confidence in your own abilities by attending regular tutorials with your tutor and eight to ten of your fellow students. Before your tutorial you will be set problems to work on and you will submit your work for assessment.

Tutorials will be tailored to suit your developing knowledge and you will have the opportunity to lead as well as contribute to discussions.

Laboratory work

In your first year you’ll spend 6 hours per week carrying out practical work in our laboratories, with your commitment to practicals increasing in subsequent years. You will develop your laboratory techniques as well as putting in to practice, the theoretical concepts you have covered in your lectures. These sessions are hard work but very sociable and well supported, and allow you to obtain your own results and generate supporting laboratory reports.

E-learning

You will be supported in your degree programme by our virtual learning environment – Blackboard - where lecture notes, hand-outs, presentations and alternative teaching methods such as videos and self-assessment tests are posted. This virtual way of studying gives you more control over your own learning and encourages your private study.

Self-assessment can be completed at any time and your marks and feedback are available as soon as you finish the test. This gives you valuable guidance on areas for future improvement.

Extensive online resources allow you to revise in your own way, and pre-laboratory instructional videos enable you to be confident with experimental set-up and procedure before you start.

Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 8310Email: [email protected]

www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/undergraduate

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BSc ChemistryOverview

Our BSc Chemistry programme will harness your enthusiasm for chemistry and help you prepare for a world of career opportunities whether you stay in chemistry or move into another area.

You will work in an intellectually stimulating environment that will increase your understanding of chemistry and its impact on modern society, and develop your personal skills.

Course content

Core /compulsory modules

– Fundamentals of Practical Chemistry

– Modern Chemistry Fundamentals I and II

– Aspects of Organic Synthesis

– Inorganic Materials Chemistry

– Change and Equilibrium

– Organic Reaction Mechanisms

– Transition Metal Chemistry

– Atomic and Molecular Interactions

– Advanced Chemistry – Topics in Inorganic Chemistry

– Advanced Chemistry – Bio-Organic Chemistry

– Advanced Chemistry – Electrochemistry and Surface Science

– Chemistry Research Project or Advanced Practical Chemistry

Optional modules

We also off er numerous optional modules that refl ect the specialist areas of chemistry.

Visit www.southampton.ac.uk/ chemistry/bsc for further details.

Key information

UCAS code: F100

Duration: 3 years

Entry requirements: AAA-ABB including chemistry and preferably one from biology, mathematics and physics. IB: 34 points overall including 17 at higher level (6 in Chemistry)

Career pathways:

Our graduates go on into careers in a variety of fi elds including those in the chemical industry, medicinal chemistry, environmental science, nanotechnology, environmental, sustainable and green chemistry; or teaching and lecturing, patent law, accounting and audit management, and marketing and brand management. They also go on to study for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD.

Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 8310 Email: [email protected]

www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/bsc

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“I enjoyed every minute of my time at Southampton, the department is fantastic and I was inspired by my lecturers. Laboratory work is great fun but also challenging as you are often completing experiments against the clock.”

Ahria roushanbakhtiBSc Chemistry

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MChem Chemistry


www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/mchem

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Overview

Our MChem programmes offer the opportunity to expand the breadth and depth of your core chemistry knowledge beyond that achieved in a BSc. You will enhance your skills development and prepare for a research degree, a career specialising in chemistry, or a career in a subject that uses similar foundation skills.

This programme contains an advanced laboratory-based practical course, consisting of a series of mini-projects, and a major research project in Year 4 that will enable you to develop research skills in a specific area of Chemistry at an advanced level.

Course content

Core modules









– Advanced Practical Chemistry




– Chemistry Advanced Research Project

Optional modules

We also offer numerous optional modules that reflect the specialist areas of chemistry.

Visit www.southampton.ac.uk/ chemistry/mchem for further details.

Key information

UCAS code: F103

Duration: 4 years


Career pathways:

Our graduates go on into careers in a variety of fields including those in the chemical industry, medicinal chemistry, environmental science, nanotechnology, environmental, sustainable and green chemistry, and teaching and lecturing. Many also go on to study for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD, and some move into patent law, accounting and audit management, marketing and brand management, insurance, IT and scientific writing/editing.

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MChem Chemistry with a six-month placementOverview

Our MChem programmes off er the opportunity to expand the breadth and depth of your core chemistry knowledge beyond that achieved in a BSc. You will enhance your skills development and prepare for a research degree, a career specialising in chemistry, or a career in a subject that uses similar foundation skills.

In this degree programme, you will take an academic research project in Year 3, and we will assist you in securing an external six-month placement in industry or academia anywhere in the world in Year 4.

Course content

Core modules









– MChem Year 3 Project




– Chemistry Placement (six month)

Optional modules


Visit www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/mchemsix for further details.

Key information

UCAS code: F101

Duration: 4 years


Career pathways:

Our graduates often go on to study for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD. They also go on into careers in a variety of fi elds including those in the chemical industry, medicinal chemistry, environmental science, nanotechnology, computational, environmental, sustainable and green chemistry, and may move in to teaching and lecturing, patent law, accounting and audit management, and marketing and brand management, scientifi c writing and IT.


www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/mchemsix

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“The best part of my degree was my six month placement at Akzo Nobel in Holland working on an inorganic chemistry project linked to LEDs. It helped put everything I learned during the course into context.”

Tom HitchMChem Chemistry with a six-month placement

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MChem Chemistry with a year-long placement


www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/mchemplacement

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Overview

Our MChem programmes offers the opportunity to expand the breadth and depth of your core chemistry knowledge beyond that achieved in a BSc. You will enhance your skills development and prepare for a research degree, a career specialising in chemistry, or a career in a subject that uses similar foundation skills.

In this degree programme we will support you in finding a one-year placement in Year 3. Successful applicants may take their placement in a UK-based chemistry company. You will also undertake an academic research project in Year 4.

Course content

Core modules









– Advanced Research Project

– Chemistry placement (one year)

– Distance Learning




Optional modules

We also offer numerous optional modules that reflect the specialist areas of chemistry.

Visit www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/mchemplacement for further details.

Key information

UCAS code: F102

Duration: 4 years


Career pathways:

Our graduates go on into careers in a variety of fields including those in the chemical industry, medicinal, pharmaceutical and process chemistry, environmental science, nanotechnology, and computational, environmental, sustainable and green chemistry. They may also go on into teaching and lecturing, patent law, accounting and audit management, marketing and brand management, IT, scientific writing, or on to study for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD.

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BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year in ScienceOverview

The Science Foundation Year is the fi rst year of a four or fi ve-year degree in Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Ocean and Earth Sciences or Environmental Science. The programme has been specifi cally designed to provide both UK and international students, who have not taken UK A levels (or an equivalent qualifi cation) in science subjects, with the best possible grounding for our undergraduate degree programmes.

We also welcome applications from mature students and others with non-traditional qualifi cations.

Course content

Core modules

– Biology

– Chemistry

– Mathematics

After the fi rst year, the programme continues by following the BSc or MChem structure.

Visit www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/foundation for further details.

Key information

UCAS code: F108

Duration: 4 years

Entry requirements: BBB. IB: 30 points

Career pathways:

Our graduates go on to careers in a variety of fi elds such as research, discovery and medicinal chemistry, environmental science, teaching and lecturing, patent law, nanotechnology, computational, environmental, sustainable and green chemistry; and other areas such as accounting and audit management, and marketing and brand management. They also go on to study for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD.


www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/foundation

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“I would recommend the Science Foundation Year to anyone who is considering studying Chemistry but does not have the required qualifi cations for entry to the course. The topics were all relevant and useful, as well as being taught well.”

Jon TootillBSc Chemistry with Foundation Year in Science

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MChem Chemistry with Maths

96% of students have said that our staff are fantastic at explaining things in the multiple areas of study within this course


www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/maths

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Overview

Our MChem with Maths programme combines chemistry and mathematics in each year of the degree. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of chemistry (the major component of your degree) and mathematics and how they relate to each other.

The programme includes a major research project at the interface between chemistry and mathematics, which will allow you to gain research skills in both areas at an advanced level.

Course content

Core modules



– Calculus I

– Linear Algebra I

– Calculus II




– Diff erential Equations




– Linear Algebra II

– Advanced Chemistry for MChem – Topics in Inorganic Chemistry

– Advanced Chemistry for MChem – Bio-Organic Chemistry

– Advanced Chemistry for MChem – Electrochemistry and Surface Science

– Advanced Practical Chemistry for MChem

– Chemistry Advanced Research Project

Optional modules


Visit www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/maths for further details.

Key information

UCAS code: F1GC

Duration: 4 years

Entry requirements: AAA-ABB including chemistry and preferably one from biology, maths and physics. IB: 34 points overall including 17 at higher level (6 in Chemistry)

Career pathways:

Our graduates go on into careers in a variety of fi elds including those in the chemical industry, medicinal chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental science, nanotechnology, and computational, environmental, sustainable and green chemistry. They may move into teaching and lecturing, patent law, accounting and audit management marketing and brand management, IT and other positions involving analytical and statistical skills. They also go on to study for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD.

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MChem Chemistry with Medicinal SciencesOverview

This MChem programme combines chemistry and medicinal sciences and provides a sound basis for a successful career as a professional chemist, particularly one requiring experience of life sciences.

You will undertake one academic research project in Year 3 and we will assist you in securing an external six-month placement in industry or academia anywhere in the world in Year 4.

Course content

Core modules



– The Molecular Basis of Life

– Foundations of Physiology I

– Foundations of Physiology II




– Pharmacology A




– Pharmacology B

– MChem Year 3 Project




– Medicinal Chemistry for Year 3/Year 4

– Chemistry Placement (six month)

Optional modules


Visit www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/medicinal for further details.

Key information

UCAS code: F1BC

Duration: 4 years


Career pathways:

Our graduates go on into careers in a variety of fi elds including those in the chemical industry, medicinal, pharmaceutical, process and biological chemistry, environmental science, nanotechnology, and environmental, sustainable and green chemistry; and may move into teaching and lecturing, patent law, accounting and audit management, marketing and brand management. They also go on to study for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD.


www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/medicinal

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“The unique 6 month placement integrates perfectly into a well organised, academically stimulating course that is taught by world leading researchers in their fi elds. For me there is no place better to study than Southampton!”

Alex TeutenMChem Chemistry with Medicinal Sciences

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MSci Chemistry and Biochemistry


www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/mscichemistryandbiochemistry

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Overview

This MSci programme allows you to pursue a combination of two science subjects, with both subjects being studied in each year of the degree. Maintaining learning in two key sciences in all levels of your degree provides you with an interdisciplinary training that will reflect the multifaceted nature of many aspects of modern science, both in terms of research and industrial application.

This programme includes two opportunities to complete research projects, a single-subject project in either Chemistry or Biochemistry in Year 3 and an interdisciplinary project in Year 4.

Course content

Core modules

– Modern chemistry fundamentals I and II

– Fundamentals of bonding and spectroscopy

– Fundamentals of organic chemistry

– Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry

– Fundamentals of practical chemistry

– The molecular basis of life I

– The molecular basis of life II

– Foundations of physiology I

– Cell communications- foundations of physiology II

– Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry: The flow of genetic information

– Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry: Molecular Cell Biology

– Exploring proteins

– Molecular biology


– Aspects of organic synthesis

– Change and equilibrium

– Atomic and molecular interactions


Visit www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/mscichemistryandbiochemistry for further details.

Key information

UCAS code: FC17

Duration: 4 years


Career pathways:

This is a new degree programme and we anticipate that our graduates will go on to gain careers in the pharmaceutical industry and biomedical research, medicinal chemistry, environmental science, nanotechnology, environmental, sustainable and green chemistry. They may also move on into teaching and lecturing, and careers in patent law; accounting and audit management; and marketing and brand management are also anticipated, based on those of our current Chemistry graduates. It is also expected that some of the graduates will go on to study for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD.

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YOur STudEnT ExpErIEnCEOur six campuses all offer a friendly, vibrant and diverse atmosphere for work and leisure.

University Residences Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5959Email: [email protected]

www.southampton.ac.uk/accommodation

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Campuses

Highfield Campus caters for most of our academic courses. Incorporating state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, it boasts new and refurbished student facilities such as SUSU, the University of Southampton Student’s Union, and the Jubilee Sports Centre.

Avenue Campus houses a state-of-the art purpose-built £3m Archaeology Building and is located on the edge of Southampton Common, a short walk from Highfield.

The University’s collaboration with Lloyd’s Register represents one of the largest business partnerships with any single university in the world. Our new £116 million Boldrewood Campus is the result of this partnership and is home to the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute

Southampton General Hospital is home to University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and is a major centre for teaching and research in association with the University.

The National Oceanography Centre Southampton is our waterfront campus and is one of the world’s leading research centres for the study of ocean and earth sciences.

Winchester School of Art is located 12 miles north of Southampton, in Winchester city centre. The campus provides purpose designed studios and workshops, an extensive specialist library, Students’ Union facilities, a café and a well-stocked art supplies shop.

Our branch campus for engineering is in EduCity, Iskandar in Malaysia and benefits from innovative world-class facilities for engineering and full access to the learning resources at our UK campuses. It offers undergraduate students the opportunity to study in a safe international environment.

Social life

Run by students for students, SUSU, the University of Southampton Students’ Union offers a wide range of services and opportunities for you to get the most out of your free time.

– Experience Your Freshers’ – a week full of activities to help you settle in

– Discover a new talent: try some of our 80 sports clubs from archery to Taekwondo

– Join one of our 200 societies from performing arts to politics

– Help local people: get involved in community volunteering projects and fundraising

– Socialise with friends in one of our bars or cafés on our campuses and in our halls of residences

– See high-profile acts from Pixie Lott to Greg James

– Catch a film in our 330-seat cinema

– Dance the night away in our 1,700-capacity nightclub

– Become a DJ or director at Surge Radio and SUSUtv

– Try out journalism for the Wessex Scene or The Edge magazines

Accommodation

Get the best out of your student life; stay in one of our 6,500 student rooms in halls. You can choose from a range of room types that includes a new development of over 1,400 rooms in Southampton city centre.

Live in either self-catered halls of residence with well-equipped communal kitchens, or part-catered accommodation where you enjoy the benefits of breakfast and evening meals throughout the week, plus some other meals at the weekend.

If you are a registered first-year undergraduate student new to the University, starting a full-time course, with no dependents, you will be guaranteed an offer of halls accommodation as long as you fulfil the full criteria of the guarantee, which includes applying before 1 August.

To uphold the guarantee, in years of exceptional demand we may offer accommodation in a twin shared room at the start of the academic year for a short, temporary period of time.

For more information on our guarantee to you, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/guarantee

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ChemSoc, the student-run society, brings people together through socials, organises football, rugby, badminton and mixed netball teams in the University’s intra-mural sports leagues, sells its unique hoodies and runs careers and study-focused events during the academic year.

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AppLYIng And FundIng

general entry requirements

To apply for undergraduate study you must satisfy our general entry requirements and any specific requirements of your chosen programme. Typical entry requirements for applicants with GCE A-levels can be found online.

How to apply

Apply online at www.ucas.com the website for the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Our UCAS code name is SOTON and our number is S27. All students should apply between 1 September 2014 and 15 January 2015. If you are an international student from outside the UK or EU, we may consider your application up until 30 June 2015. However, we cannot guarantee there will be vacancies on our courses after the January deadline.

Admissions policy1. The University of Southampton will:

– recruit students from a wide range of backgrounds, who we believe have the potential to complete their programmes successfully

– attract applicants who enjoy the challenge of forward thinking, the excitement of research findings and our high education standards

– foster a diverse learning community in which our students will meet people from different cultures, thereby enhancing their skills of critical reasoning, teamwork and communication

2. The University is committed to a system of admissions that ensures fairness, transparency and equal opportunities within the legal framework of the UK and best practice. All reasonable effort will be made to ensure that no prospective or existing student is unreasonably treated.

Tuition fees and funding

The University will set fees for 2015/16 when the government establishes limits for tuition fees. For 2014/15, the University set the tuition fee at £9,000, but we offer a large number of generous fee waivers and bursaries for eligible students.

For students from lower income families, these financial packages will be based on household income supplied to us by the Student Loans Company.

Your tuition fee may cover compulsory course costs, such as field trips and laboratory clothing; however a contribution may be necessary towards certain elements. Please check with the Admissions team for more details.

Visit our website for the latest information on tuition fees before you submit your UCAS form for entry in the 2015/16 academic year. Students who have applied for a deferred place in 2014/15 will be eligible for the 2015/16 tuition fees and support.

If you are a UK student starting a higher education course in 2015/16, you can apply for loans to help pay for both fees and maintenance. For more details, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/money

For up-to-date information on tuition fees for international students, visit our website.

Scholarships & bursaries

We offer a variety of scholarships and progression awards to the most talented students across our subject areas. For full eligibility criteria and up-to-date information, visit our website www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/scholarships

We also offer a generous range of bursaries designed to help UK undergraduate students in the most financial need. For more details and up-to-date information, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/bursaries

We realise that going to university is a significant investment, so we’ll ensure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision.


www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/howtoapply

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Living and studying in a different country has its own unique challenges. We make student entry straightforward, offer attractive scholarships to eligible applicants, help you settle into your new life and advise you on all aspects of living in the UK.

Our network of services and advisors ensure that your studies and life at Southampton is as productive and stress-free as possible.

International Office

Staff from our International Office attend educational exhibitions around the world as well as making numerous visits overseas and to colleges in the UK. If you are unable to visit us in Southampton, make sure you book an appointment to meet us at one of the exhibitions or join us on a virtual open day.

You will find a quick introduction to the University on our website, which is available in other languages. You can also view web pages dedicated to 50 specific countries.

To join us on a virtual open day, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/virtualopenday

International and Eu Welcome programme

In September each year, we arrange an International and EU Welcome Programme, which helps you settle into life here. The programme includes general events to introduce you to our facilities, subject-specific events to begin your academic induction and a range of social and cultural activities.

During the programme, you will meet other undergraduate students and explore the University and the city, so that you know where to worship, relax and shop. You will also meet current international students who will be able to give you good advice.

Meet and greet

The Meet and Greet service from London Heathrow Airport is provided free of charge and is designed to get you to the University in time for the Welcome week. If you are starting your studies in 2015/16, you can register for both the service and the Welcome week from July 2015 on our website.

Visas

Before you join us, find out about the UK’s immigration procedures. Do this well in advance of your arrival in the UK. Our website provides information on student visas, police registration, working in the UK and has links to other useful websites.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate that you have reached a satisfactory standard in an approved English language test. For the majority of our courses we require an IELTS level of 6.5 or equivalent, achieved in the past two years. If you need to improve your English language skills, you can apply to our pre-sessional English language courses. For more information on general English Language requirements please visit our website.

Join us and students from more than 130 different countries at Southampton.


www.southampton.ac.uk/international

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relevant web links are shown throughout the Chemistry undergraduate prospectus 2015. please also consult www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry online for further details and/or any changes which have appeared since first publication of the Chemistry undergraduate prospectus 2014 or phone +44(0)23 8059 8310 for more information.

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The University of Southampton will use all reasonable efforts to deliver advertised programmes and other services and facilities in accordance with the descriptions set out in its prospectuses, student handbooks, welcome guides and website. It will provide students with the tuition, learning support, services and facilities so described with reasonable care and skill.

The University, therefore, reserves the right if it considers it to be necessary to alter the timetable, location, content or method of delivery of events provided such alterations are reasonable.

Financial or other losses

The University will not be held liable for any direct or indirect financial or other losses or damage arising from changes made to the event timetable, location, content or method of

delivery of various services and facilities set out herein.

Force majeure

The University will not be held liable for any loss, damage or expense resulting from any delay, variation or failure in the provision of services and facilities set out herein, arising from circumstances beyond the University’s reasonable control, including (but not limited to) war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, interruption in power supplies or other services for any reason, fire, boycott and telecommunications failure.

In the event that such circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the University arise, it will use all reasonable endeavours to minimise disruption as far as it is practical to do so.

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