Undergraduate Degrees: Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry
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Undergraduate Degrees: Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry About us We have a vibrant mix of enthusiastic students and talented researchers from across Scotland, the UK, Europe and the World. We've recently invested more than £10 million in our buildings and laboratories so our students, researchers and staff have modern, well-equipped and comfortable facilities. We offer students unrivalled undergraduate opportunities for studying chemistry. Our History As a department, we're over 200 years old. In that time, we've built a reputation for being at the forefront of chemistry education and research. We come from a long line of world-leading scientists. Dr Henry Faulds, one of the pioneers in modern fingerprinting, graduated from the University of Strathclyde, when it was known as Anderson's University, with a physician's licence. Peter Pauson was internationally recognised for his seminal work on the oganometallic compound, ferrocene. More recently, Hamish Wood developed Leucovorin in collaboration with Professor Colin Suckling and their collaborators. It's an anti-cancer drug, now used across Europe, to treat colorectal cancers. Career Opportunities in Chemistry There’s a continuous demand for chemistry graduates. Our graduates compete successfully for jobs in all branches of the chemical industry. These are well-rewarded careers that allow you to go on to supervisory or management roles. Your chances of employment are substantially increased by the industrial placement and training. A degree in chemistry opens doors to a wide variety of employment opportunities. The range of available jobs is considerable and covers many different types of chemistry and industries such as nanotechnology, large scale chemical plants, the drinks and pharmaceutical industries or teaching. General Contact for Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry 90% University of Strathclyde Thomas Graham Building of our students are in work or 295 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, G1 1XL +44 (0)141 548 2019 further study within 6 months [email protected] http://www.strath.ac.uk/science/chemistry/ of graduation 3 This hybrid degree is for those who want to combine their interest in chemistry with knowledge of chemical engineering. It provides a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry and chemical engineering. It also gives you an appreciation of the expertise needed to transform small-scale laboratory practice into large-scale chemical operations used in industry. Programme Skill Set Careers ñ Fundamental Organic Chemistry A degree in chemistry opens doors to a wide variety of employment opportunities both in the UK and further afield. The ñ Physical Chemistry range of available jobs is considerable, from nanotechnology to large-scale chemical plants, from pharmaceutical industries to ñ Practical Organic teaching, the opportunities are numerous. ñ Inorganic & Physical Chemistry This course's dual accreditation from both the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institution of Chemical Engineers and can ñ Safety Lab & Transferable Skills lead to careers as a chemist or chemical engineer. ñ Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer Our graduates are working in a range of interesting positions, recent graduate job titles include: ñ Process Analysis & Statistics ñ Analytical chemists ñ Mathematics ñ Chemical engineers ñ Practical Preparative & Physical Chemistry ñ Forensic examiners ñ Intermediate Organic Chemistry & Spectroscopy ñ Forensic researchers ñ Mass Transfer & Separation Processes ñ Police officers ñ Understanding of Chemical Engineering Design & Advanced Information Technology ñ Project engineers ñ Knowledge of Chemical Engineering Practices ñ Development chemists ñ Laboratory technicians Entry requirements ñ Technical associates Students with GPA of 75 on their Senior Middle/High school Certificate/Diploma can be accepted to most undergraduate ñ Research analysts programmes. Alternatively, students with good grades in their Chinese ñ Chemistry teachers University/College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) may also be accepted with a minimum overall 600 for year 1 entry. Zhuanke / Dazhuan and Gaozhi (equivalent to HN level study) - Suitable for Level 2 or 3 entry, will be considered on a case by case basis . English language: IELTS 6.5 is required for all non- English speakers Contact us We offer the option of completing pre-undergraduate Dr Mark Dufton Tel: +44 (0)141 548 2440 programmes at the International Study Centre. Email: [email protected] Apply: http://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ appliedchemistrychemicalengineering/ 4 You'll study both pure and applied chemistry. Pure chemistry is about unravelling the mysteries of molecular structure and reactivity. Applied chemistry uses chemical knowledge to respond to the challenges created by society. This course covers many applications of chemistry rarely taught elsewhere – backed up by our industrial placement, strong industry links and close relationships with professional bodies. Programme Skills Set Careers On the programme our graduates will cover: There’s a continuous demand for chemistry graduates. Our graduates compete successfully for ñ All the broad areas of chemistry including: well-rewarded careers that allow you to go on to supervisory or management roles, in all branches of á Analytical Chemistry the chemical industry. á Structure & Bonding The study of chemistry helps you develop logical á Physical Chemistry thought and numerical skills and the ability to write accurate and concise reports. As a result, our á Inorganic Chemistry chemists are in demand in national and local á Organic Chemistry government, in hospitals and in education at all levels. á Spectroscopy This course is accredited by the Royal Society of ñ Science fundamentals including mathematics, biology Chemistry and graduates are eligible to apply for the of cells and physics relating to mechanics and waves status of Chartered Chemist, the qualification recognised in the UK and EU for professional ñ Forensic analysis chemists. ñ Practical skills including: Work placement á Spectroscopy You’ll normally undertake a paid 12-month placement Common instrumental techniques á in industry, normally in the pharmaceutical industry, á Statistical methods either in the UK or abroad. Research and Knowledge Exchange placements are also available. á Analytical observation The Strathclyde chemistry industrial placement scheme is one of the longest-running in the UK and Entry requirements more than 70 students are placed with companies Students with GPA of 75 on their Senior Middle/High school each year. Certificate/Diploma can be accepted to most undergraduate programmes. Alternatively, students with good grades in their Chinese University/College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) may also be accepted with a minimum overall 600 for year 1 entry. Zhuanke / Dazhuan and Gaozhi (equivalent to HN level study) - Suitable for Level 2 or 3 entry, will be considered on a case by case basis . Contact us English language: IELTS 6.5 is required for all non- English speakers Dr Mark Dufton Tel: +44 (0)141 548 2440 We offer the option of completing pre-undergraduate Email: [email protected] programmes at the International Study Centre. Apply: http://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ chemistry/ 5 This course is unique in Scotland. It trains a new generation of biologically and pharmaceutically-aware chemistry graduates whose mission is to invent better, safer drugs to fight and cure disease. Graduates of this Integrated Masters degree have excellent opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry as well as all the usual careers open to a professionally-accredited chemist. You can study at a European university for one year of your degree. You can also spend your placement year abroad. Programme Skills Set Entry requirements On the programme our graduates will cover: Students with GPA of 75 on their Senior Middle/High school Certificate/Diploma can be accepted to most ñ All the broad areas of chemistry including: undergraduate programmes. Alternatively, students with good grades in their Chinese á Analytical Chemistry University/College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) may á Structure & Bonding also be accepted with a minimum overall 600 for year 1 entry. á Physical Chemistry Zhuanke / Dazhuan and Gaozhi (equivalent to HN level Inorganic Chemistry á study) - Suitable for Level 2 or 3 entry, will be considered á Organic Chemistry on a case by case basis . á Spectroscopy English language: IELTS 6.5 is required for all non- English speakers ñ Science fundamentals including mathematics, biology of We offer the option of completing pre-undergraduate cells and physics relating to mechanics and waves programmes at the International Study Centre. ñ Organic and inorganic chemistry Careers ñ Thermodynamics, and its application to pharmaceutical This dual-accredited course maximises your opportunity systems of employment in the medicinal chemistry and ñ Chemical kinetics, and the stability of drug molecules pharmaceutical industries. Job titles include: ñ Drug discovery chemistry research scientist ñ The solid state, where a knowledge of crystal structure often explains drug properties ñ General chemistry research scientist ñ Dissolution and solubility, and their importance to drug ñ Regulatory affairs executive absorption ñ scientific communication specialist ñ Sound knowledge across all chemistry ñ drug sales manager ñ Advanced understanding of biological, medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry ñ Research and development scientist