The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme from September 2024. For students who entered the programme before September 2024, you can find the details of your programme: BSc Chemistry and Mathematics
Chemistry is a central science, at the core of everything we can see, smell, taste and touch around us. From energy to the environment, groundbreaking medicine to cleaning products, chemistry is integral to all aspects of our life, which puts chemical scientists at the forefront of delivering invaluable solutions to global challenges such as climate change, sustainability and health.
Chemistry is a central science at the core of everything we can see, smell, taste and touch around us while mathematics has always played an intrinsic role in helping comprehend chemistry and unlocking new perspectives in the chemical world. It’s for this reason that these two fundamental disciplines have become invaluable in tackling global challenges faced by society today such as climate change. This is also why a joint honours degree in both could equip you with skills highly sought after by a wide range of industries worldwide and delivering invaluable solutions to global challenges such as climate change, sustainability and health.
This Chemistry and Mathematics BSc degree at Leeds will enable you to understand the fundamental concepts of each field alongside a variety of optional modules available, so you can tailor your degree to what really interests you the most. You will be taught by expert academics, with the unique opportunity to get involved in real-world research happening in the Schools of Chemistry and Mathematics.
You'll have access to specialist facilities right here on campus, alongside exciting opportunities like studying abroad and industrial work placements to ensure you have the best grounding to head out into your professional career.
In your first year you will undertake an even split of work across both disciplines developing the fundamental concepts and principles that underpin both chemistry and mathematics, along with the ability to apply you mathematical understanding to chemical problems.
In year two you will then choose independent pathways in both chemistry and mathematics that allow you to focus your work on the topics that interest you and to develop a deeper understanding of both subjects while also developing your skills as an interdisciplinary scientist, advancing your skills in research, scientific writing, scientific and professional ethics, personal development, planning, and scientific programming
In your final year (either third year or fourth year for programmes with placements) you will have access to a range of options which allows you to follow your interests and investigate a topic at the cutting edge of chemistry and mathematics, while allowing you to focus in on one of these areas through the choice of your research project.
To advance your skill set and boost your experience, you can also apply to take an industrial placement or study abroad at one of the many universities we’re in partnership with worldwide between years 2 and 3.
(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
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This information is applicable to students who entered from or after 2024-25.
CHEMISTRY Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM1102 | Chemistry in Action: Atoms, Molecules, Matter | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CHEM1204 | Fundamental Organic Chemistry for Biology & Synthesis | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM1205 | Chemistry of the Material World | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM1302 | Introduction to Modern Chemistry | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM1403 | Practical and Research Skills for Chemistry and Maths | 10 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| MATH1000 | Core Mathematics | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| MATH1700 | Probability and Statistics | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
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(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
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CHEMISTRY
Students taking the Physical Chemistry pathway will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
CHEM3331, Extended Topics in Physical Theoretical and Environmental Chemistry, 30 credits, Semester 1&2
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM3212 | Big Data, Big Science | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
To be eligible for a classified Joint Honours degree, students must satisfy the following criteria:
At level 3: Pass at least 100 credits, including any modules required for award, together with a classification average of at least 40.
Across levels 2 and 3 combined: Pass at least 80 credits of chemistry and 80 credits of mathematics, including at least 40 credits of each at level 3.
Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:04:04
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