| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time | 4 years | September | EU 3000 | EUR 3000 |
Overview
The BSc in Chemistry will educate you in core areas of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, as well as the more specialised areas of environmental, materials and pharmaceutical chemistry.
This broad-based course provides an excellent foundation for employment or for further study. On completion of the degree in chemistry, you will be able to:
Many graduates work in industry, including microelectronics and pharmaceuticals, or in government laboratories. Others undertake further study in various specialised areas of chemistry.
Course Details
Year 1 Modules:
Refer toCK402andCK406
Year 2 Modules:
Core
Main Group & Transition Element Chemistry; Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry; Energetics & Kinetics; States of Matter; Structures & Reactions of Main Group Compounds; Aromatics, Carbonyls & Alkenes; Spectroscopy; Structure, Bonding & Quantum Mechanics
Electives
Numerical Methods and Programming; Biomolecules; Principles of Metabolic Pathways; Crystallography, Optics and Mineralogy; Intermediate Calculus for Scientists; Linear Algebra, Molecular Biology; Physiology; Quantum Physics; Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics; Biostatistics
Year 3 Modules:
Inorganic Chemistry; Synthesis, Structure and Reactivity of Organic Compounds; Physical Chemistry; Analytical Chemistry; Environmental Chemistry and Analysis; Materials Chemistry; Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Scientific Communication and Information Literacy Skills (SCILS)
Year 4 Modules:
Core
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry; Advanced Organic Synthesis, Biosynthesis and Reactivity; Photochemistry & Spectroscopy; Interfaces, Microscopy & Modelling; Advanced Analytical Chemistry; Advanced Research Projects
Electives
Advanced Nano Materials; Advanced Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Pollution
See the College Calendar for additional information on the Programme and the Book of Modules for Chemistryfor further details on modules.
Fact File
Course Code: CK402 & CK406
Course Title: Chemistry
College: Science, Engineering and Food Science
Duration: 4 Years
Teaching Mode: Full-time
Qualifications: BSc (Hons)
NFQ Level: Level 8
Costs: Full-time EU/EEA/Swiss State undergraduate students may be exempt from paying tuition fees. The State will pay the tuition fees for students who satisfy the Free Fees Criteria. In 2016/17 the Student Contribution Charge will be EUR 3,000 and the Capitation Fee will be EUR 165.
2017 Entry Requirements: Refer to CK402 and CK406
Entry Points: 2016: 480 (CK402); 460 (CK406)
Course Practicalities
Expected lecture hours:Lectures and workshops normally take place in the morning with practical classes in the afternoons in Years 1, 2 and 3. Usually there are 12 to 15 hours of lectures/workshops per week.
Expected lab/practical hours: Usually6-9 hours per week are spent in laboratory sessions.
Assessment
Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment. Laboratory skills and knowledge are assessed wholly by continuous assessment. Continuous assessment also comprises take-home assignments, in-class tests and tutorial sheets based on lecture material.
Application Procedure
Refer toCK402andCK406.
Further Contact Information
Professor M.A. Morris
Head of Department
T: +353 (0)21 490 2180
W:http://www.ucc.ie/en/chemistry/
2017 Entry Requirements: Refer to CK402 and CK406
Entry Points: 2016: 480 (CK402); 460 (CK406)
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