Chemistry BSc(Hons)

Why choose this course?

If you enjoy mainstream chemistry and would like to apply your knowledge in industry, research or teaching, Kingston's Chemistry degree is ideal.

You can choose to study Chemistry on its own or in combination with another subject. See the course combinations section for more information about the different joint honours options.

What will you study?

You will study the fundamental aspects of chemistry before taking an in-depth look at inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Experimental and analytical chemistry modules enable you to develop your practical skills and laboratory techniques. In your final year you will take a specialised look at inorganic, physical and organic chemistry, though still with the option to study some more-applied aspects in addition.

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1

• Foundation Organic and Physical Chemistry 1
• Foundation Organic and Physical Chemistry 2
• Foundation Inorganic Chemistry
• Introduction to Spectroscopy and Experimental Techniques
• Academic Skills for Molecular Science 1
• Academic Skills for Molecular Science 2
• Experimental Chemistry 1
• Metals and Molecules in the Environment

Year 2

• Inorganic Chemistry 1
• Inorganic Chemistry 2
• Organic Chemistry 1
• Organic Chemistry 2
• Macroscopic Physical Chemistry
• Experimental Chemistry 2
• Analytical Chemistry
• Surface Chemistry and Kinetics

Year 3

• Project OR
• Advanced Experimental Skills and Dissertation
• Organic and Bioinorganic Chemistry
• Macrocyclic and Bioinorganic Chemistry
• Photochemistry and Spectroscopy
• Option modules

• Option modules

  Option modules may include:

  • Advanced Analytical Techniques
  • Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
  • Biological Chemistry
  • Computer Aided Drug Design
  • Medicinal Chemistry  1
  • Polymeric and Biomaterials