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BSc (Hons) Chemistry and Neuroscience

Keele University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The many opportunities offered by this course will equip you to confidently and skillfully pursue your chosen career. You might work in the industry, research or education; you could choose to become a chemical engineer, research scientist, toxicologist, patent lawyer, analytical chemist, or technical writer. Many students go on to higher study after the first degree in chemistry, allowing them to specialize in an area of interest such as analytical, forensic, synthetic, or materials chemistry and eventually work in a wide range of other specialist roles.

General Eligibility

A LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • ABC / BBB

  • A level Chemistry at grade B or above.

  • A Pass in the Chemistry Science Practical is required.

GCSE REQUIREMENTS

  • Maths at C (or 4)

  • English Language or English Literature at C (or 4)

BTEC

  • BTEC requirements DDM

  • You must have taken sufficient Chemistry units, please contact us for advice

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

COMPULSORY MODULES

  • Practical and Professional Chemistry Skills

  • Chemical Structure and Reactivity

  • Introduction to Neuroscience

  • Physiology and Anatomy

  • Core Practical Skills

2 Year 2

COMPULSORY MODULES

  • Molecular Chemistry and Reactions

  • Physical and Structural Chemistry (Combined Honours)

  • Spectroscopy and Molecular Structure

  • Neuroscience Research Methods

  • Practical Skills in Bioscience

OPTIONAL MODULES

  • Neurone to Brain

  • Neurodevelopment

  • Neuroanatomy

  • Research and Analytical Skills

  • Neuropharmacology

  • Learning & Memory

3 Year 3

COMPULSORY MODULES

  • Topics in Chemistry

OPTIONAL MODULES

  • Chemical Kinetics, Photochemistry and Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms

  • Advanced Organic Chemistry

  • Materials Chemistry and Catalysis

  • Advanced Physical and Inorganic Chemistry

  • Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry Research Project

  • Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry Dissertation

  • Applied Life Sciences Placement - ISP

  • Behavioural Neuroscience

  • Brain Disease

  • Double Applied Life Sciences Placement - ISP

  • Life Sciences Double Experimental Project (with research skills assessment)

  • Life Sciences Single Experimental Project (with research skills assessment) - ISP

  • Life Sciences Dissertation

  • Regeneration and Repair in the Nervous System

  • Current Research Topics in Neuroscience

  • Special Senses

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component or equivalent.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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