Chemistry Undergraduate Brochure 2016

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reach your goals at southampton by combining your ambition, your talent and our support.choosing the right place to study is an important decision, with many factors to think about. Join us, an institution in the top one per cent of world universities* and a founding member of the russell group of research-intensive uK universities. at southampton you are taught by world-leading academics on courses that are designed around you. We get you ready for the global jobs market, while giving you a great student experience.

our world-leading department with state-of-the-art research and analytical facilities is one of only thirteen universities across europe with a che excellence award. consistently ranked high for student satisfaction, we have won awards for our teaching excellence and innovation.

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southa mptonContents04 ChooseSouthampton12 Chemistryoverview14 Courseinformation22 Yourstudentexperience24 Fees,applying,scholarshipsandbursaries25 InternationalStudents26 Howtofindus

*Qs World university ranking 2014/15

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mEEtInG thE noBEl laurEatEsPostgraduate student nathalie Busschaert was one of only 13 young scientists chosen to present her work at the 63rd Lindau nobel Laureate Meeting in germany. the event brought together 625 students from 78 countries with 34 nobel Prize winners.

sErs ImpaCt WorlDWIDEDiscovered by professors fleischmann, hendra and McQuillan, the incredibly sensitive sers analytical technique is used around the world for crime-scene forensic analysis and drug detection.

choose southaMPton: a GloBal unIVErsItYthe city of southampton has a history of innovation and exploration. as a forward-thinking university, we uphold these values in our education and research; join us to forge your successful future.

â our students can study in 54 countries across the world

â our 200,000 graduates are part of a network of professionals that covers 180 countries

â our academics make a difference on every continent

â our business, government and non-government organisation partners span the globe

â We are part of the Worldwide universities network, a collaboration of knowledge from around the world

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transportPhD student, James frith presented his

research in new lithium-air (Li-o2) battery technologies for electric cars at the

university’s 3-Minute thesis competition. this work is headed by electrochemists,

Dr nuria garcia-araez and Prof. John owen.

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thetop1%ofglobal

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department. One-yearplacementopportunities

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withdistinguishedscientists.

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suFFoCatInG tumourschemical Biologist, Dr ali tavassoli and his research group within the chemistry department have discovered a new molecule that prevents cancer cells from responding and surviving when starved of oxygen, and which could be developed into new treatments for the disease.

GEt InVolVED In CuttInG EDGE rEsEarChstephanie chapman completed a summer placement and 3rd Year research project in the field of catalysis. she then took a 6-month placement at the uK catalysis hub at the research complex at harwell as part of her Mchem chemistry degree.

ChEmIstrY In thE Far EastMchem student Mike Potter completed a 6-month placement at nanyang technological university, singapore, in gold-catalysed organic synthesis, as part of his chemistry degree.

Studyabroad:wehaveover

400linkswith233 partnersin

54countriesaroundtheworld

Six-monthplacementsavailable

withinindustryandotheruniversitiesaroundtheworld.

Find out more www.southampton.ac.uk/global

Undertakeanundergraduate

researchprojectwithoneofour

academics.

Projectsavailableinallresearchareas,

includingelectrochemistry,materials,analytical

chemistry,synthesisandchemicalbiology.

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rEsEarCh-lED tEaChInGProfessorAndreaRussellandrea combines an active research career within the field of Physical chemistry with her inspirational teaching and role as ug Director of Programmes within the department. she is the author or co-author of > 70 refereed papers.

choose southaMPton:passIon, ImpaCt, aDVantaGEsouthampton people have a passion to change the world through their research and collaborations with global partners

â our lecturers push the boundaries of knowledge

â You are taught differently; our research informs your education

â We provide you with a rich curriculum with additional opportunities to broaden your multidisciplinary knowledge

â You are involved with important research as it unfolds

â We offer you a vibrant culture of partnership and collaboration in our academic community

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Find out more www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/whoweare

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InnoVatIonDrDavidRead

Davidhasreceivedawardsforhisroleinintegratingnewformsoflearning

technologyinChemistry’sdeliveryofteaching.HewasalsotherecipientofaHigherEducationTeachingAward

fromtheAssociationforLearningTechnology.

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DrLyndaBrownDrLyndaBrown,RoyalSociety

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silica-basedcatalyticmaterials,anddevelopingisotopically-labelled

molecularprobesformedicalimagingapplications.

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choose southaMPton:DEsIGn Your oWn EXpErIEnCEYour courses are developed and taught by world expertsYour course offers you breadth as well as depth

â Be independent and shape your course

â as well as large lectures and small seminars, you can access many lectures and learning resources on the move

â We work with you to make programmes more flexible

â employers are actively involved in shaping your degree programme

â take advantage of the southampton opportunity; get involved in many extra-curricular activities to enhance your experience

optional modules in other

sciences and maths

Personal tutors and interactive

support sessions

InnoVatIVE lEarnInG

one-year and 6-month

placement options

online videos of first-year lectures

online assessment and revision

material

Pre-laboratory instructional

videos

Learn or study a

languageflexibility

in designing your course

Laboratory study

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Wi-fi across all our

campuses

socialise with people from

over 130 countries

Join chemsoc and

meet new friends at events and

socialsfriendly and supportive lab groups

experience a research-based

placement in the uK or abroad

Prospects for vacation work

and internships in chemistry

represent your university

as a student ambassador

We are among the top 20 uK

universities targeted by the

largest number of top 100 graduate

recruiters

interact with industrial scientists

at our unique organic chemistry

summer school

GEt ahEaD

For Your CarEEr

three million books, journals and reports in

our libraries

access extensive module

resources through our Blackboard virtual Learning

environment50,000 e-books

soCIal lIFE

24 hour aCCEss to

VIrtual lEarnInG

from counselling to our student-based

mentor/ parent system, we provide support when you

need it

Find out more www.southampton.ac.uk/choice

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choose southaMPton:shapE Your FuturE

* high fliers research

** the times good university guide 2015

a degree at southampton opens doors for career opportunitiessouthampton fast-tracks your ambitions

â We prepare you for future challenges not yet imagined and jobs not yet thought of

â We are among the top 20 uK universities targeted by the largest number of top 100 graduate recruiters*

â in the most recent Destinations of Leavers from higher education statistics 94 per cent of graduates whose destinations were known were in employment and/or further study

â We are one of the top 30 uK universities for graduate starting salaries**

We can help you build your dream cv

â take advantage of our commercial partnerships via work placements, internships and volunteering

â gather evidence of your achievements through our programme of personal development to complement your academic study

â network with top employers at our careers events

â inspire the next generation of scientists by volunteering at outreach and family science days, work shadowing and other events for school children

â get advice from our graduates about future careers

â specialise further with one of our postgraduate courses and gain a more in-depth knowledge of your subject, and realise your ambitions

our GraDuatEs lanD joBs at hIGh-proFIlE orGanIsatIons suCh as: A*STARInstituteAkzoNobelAnglianWaterAstraZenecaATDBioBiofocusDPIBPBritishOxygenCorporationCaudexMedicalChilworthTechnologyCoopervisionDSTLEliLillyEnvirochemEvotecGlaxoSmithKlineIlikaIlluminaJohnLewisJohnsonMatthey

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specialise further with a postgraduate

degree

careers events

Work placements

and internships

Personal development programme

advice from

graduates

volunteer at outreach and

family science Days

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DrEam CV

Find out more Learn how we can help you build your dream cv: www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/ugcareers

transferable skills courses

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Chemistry is a fascinating, rewarding and incredibly versatile subject to study, which has strong links into all the sciences.

cheMistrY

oVErVIEW

100%of our research has been

rated world leading or internationally excellent for the research environment

we provide to staff and students (ref 2014)

strong e-learning

support and resources

Choose southampton – friendly staff and modern state-of-the-art facilities

– unique support system of tutors and students throughout your degree

– flexible interdisciplinary programmes and exciting research projects in years three and four

– high overall student satisfaction with our courses (nss 2014)

– awards for teaching excellence and innovation

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Course structure

at southampton we offer a range of bachelors and masters degree programmes that will give you a good grounding in the essentials of chemistry. You will study in a supportive and exciting learning community, led by academics who are pioneering innovative ways to teach.

Whether you choose a Bachelor of science or a Master of chemistry degree, your course structure will be broadly the same. We also run a dual-honours Msci chemistry and Biochemistry programme.

each year is divided into two 12-week teaching semesters and, as well as developing your core knowledge of the subject, you will also learn a wide variety of transferable skills. You will study a mixture of compulsory and optional modules.

how will you learn?

We aim to develop your understanding in an inspiring and rewarding way by encouraging a close working relationship between you and your tutor. our excellent academics are committed to sharing their knowledge and experience and introducing you to new, rapidly developing areas such as nanostructured materials and synthetic biology.

We deliver our courses through a variety of different teaching methods and assessment styles, such as interactive lectures, practical work in laboratories, workshops, small-group tutorials, problem classes, revision sessions and e-learning.

You will have examinations at the end of each module, and will also be assessed on coursework. in your final year, in most cases, you will be required to submit a dissertation, which will be also be examined orally.

teaching Innovation

our education group within chemistry, headed by Dr David read, is dedicated to developing new and exciting teaching methods and support for students. We make strong use of e-learning (videos, interactive online tests and other resources) and target our support where needed, such as in creation of video tutorials.

lectures

We aim to make our lectures as interactive as possible. You will take part in discussions, question and answer sessions, informal quizzes and more conventional- style seminars. in most lectures, you will get handouts summarising key points to help you structure your note-taking.

Workshops and tutorials

our workshops will help convert your knowledge to understanding. Working with a group of peers, you will explore problems and link to material you have covered in your lectures. You will learn from each other and gain confidence in your own abilities by attending regular tutorials with your tutor and eight to ten of your fellow students. Before your tutorial you will be set problems to work on and you will submit your work for assessment.

tutorials will be tailored to suit your developing knowledge and you will have the opportunity to lead as well as contribute to discussions.

laboratory work

in your first year, you’ll spend 6 hours per week carrying out practical work in our laboratories, with your commitment to practicals increasing in subsequent years. You will develop your laboratory techniques as well as putting in to practice, the theoretical concepts you have covered in your lectures. these sessions are challenging but very sociable and well supported, and allow you to obtain your own results and generate supporting laboratory reports.

E-learning

You will be supported in your degree programme by our virtual learning environment – Blackboard - where lecture notes, hand-outs, presentations and alternative teaching methods such as videos and self-assessment tests are posted. this virtual way of studying gives you more control over your own learning and encourages your private study.

self-assessment can be completed at any time and your marks and feedback are available as soon as you finish the test. this gives you valuable guidance on areas for future improvement and provides us with valuable feedback.

extensive online resources allow you to revise in your own way, and pre-laboratory instructional videos enable you to be confident with experimental set-up and procedure before you start.

tel: +44 (0)23 8059 8310email: [email protected]

www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/undergraduate

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Bsc Chemistryoverview

our Bsc chemistry programme will harness your enthusiasm for chemistry and help you prepare for a world of career opportunities whether you stay in chemistry or move into another area.

You will work in an intellectually stimulating environment that will increase your understanding of chemistry and its impact on modern society, and develop your personal skills.

Course content

core /compulsory modules

– fundamentals in inorganic chemistry i and ii

– fundamentals in organic chemistry i and ii

– fundamentals in Physical chemistry i and ii

– organic reaction Mechanisms

– intermediate inorganic chemistry i and ii

– atomic and Molecular interactions

– aspects of organic synthesis

– change and equilibrium

– advanced chemistry – topics in inorganic chemistry

– advanced chemistry – Bio-organic chemistry

– advanced chemistry – electrochemistry and surface science

– chemistry research Project or advanced Practical chemistry and Literature Project

optional modules

We also offer numerous optional modules that reflect the specialist areas of chemistry.

visit www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/bsc for further details.

key information

ucas code: f100

Duration: 3 years

typical entry requirement: aaB including chemistry and preferably one from biology, mathematics and physics. iB: 34 points overall including 17 at higher level (chemistry at hL)

Career pathways:

our graduates go on into careers in a variety of fields including those in the chemical industry, medicinal chemistry, environmental science, nanotechnology, environmental, sustainable and green chemistry; or teaching and lecturing, patent law, accounting and audit management, and marketing and brand management. they also go on to study for a higher degree such as an Msc or PhD.

tel: +44 (0)23 8059 8310 email: [email protected]

www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/bsc

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“I enjoyed every minute of my time at Southampton, the department is fantastic and I was inspired by my lecturers. Laboratory work is great fun but also challenging as you are often completing experiments against the clock.”

ahria roushanbakhti Bsc chemistry

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mChem Chemistry


www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/mchem

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overview

our Mchem programmes offer the opportunity to expand the breadth and depth of your core chemistry knowledge beyond that achieved in a Bsc. You will enhance your skills development and prepare for a research degree, a career specialising in chemistry, or a career in a subject that uses similar foundation skills.

this programme contains an advanced laboratory-based practical course, consisting of a series of mini-projects, and a major research project in Year 4 that will enable you to develop research skills in a specific area of chemistry at an advanced level.

Course content

core modules









– advanced Practical chemistry




– chemistry advanced research Project

optional modules


visit www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/mchem for further details.

key information

ucas code: f103

Duration: 4 years

typical entry requirements: aaB including chemistry and preferably one from biology, mathematics and physics. iB: 34 points overall including 17 at higher level (chemistry at hL)

Career pathways:

our graduates go on into careers in a variety of fields including those in the chemical industry, medicinal chemistry, environmental science, nanotechnology, environmental, sustainable and green chemistry, and teaching and lecturing. Many also go on to study for a higher degree such as an Msc or PhD, and some move into patent law, accounting and audit management, marketing and brand management, insurance, it and scientific writing/editing.

our Mchem programmes achieved 92 per cent student satisfaction (nss, 2014)

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mChem Chemistry with a six-month placementoverview

our Mchem programmes offer the opportunity to expand the breadth and depth of your core chemistry knowledge beyond that achieved in a Bsc. You will enhance your skills development and prepare for a research degree, a career specialising in chemistry, or a career in a subject that uses similar foundation skills.

in this degree programme, you will take an academic research project in Year 3, and we will assist you in securing an external six-month placement in industry or academia anywhere in the world in Year 4.

Course content

core modules









– chemistry research Project




– chemistry Placement (six month)

optional modules


visit www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/mchemsix for further details.

key information

ucas code: f101

Duration: 4 years


Career pathways:

our graduates often go on to study for a higher degree such as an Msc or PhD. they also go on into careers in a variety of fields including those in the chemical industry, medicinal chemistry, environmental science, nanotechnology, computational, environmental, sustainable and green chemistry, and may move in to teaching and lecturing, patent law, accounting and audit management, and marketing and brand management, scientific writing and it.


www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/mchemsix

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“The best part of my degree was my six month placement at Akzo Nobel in Holland working on an inorganic chemistry project linked to LEDs. It helped put everything I learned during the course into context.”

tom hitch Mchem chemistry with a six-month placement

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mChem Chemistry with a year-long placement


www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/mchemplacement

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overview

our Mchem programmes offers the opportunity to expand the breadth and depth of your core chemistry knowledge beyond that achieved in a Bsc. You will enhance your skills development and prepare for a research degree, a career specialising in chemistry, or a career in a subject that uses similar foundation skills.

in this degree programme we will support you in finding a one-year placement in Year 3. successful applicants may take their industrial placement with a company in the uK or near-eu countries. You will also undertake an academic research project in Year 4.

Course content

core modules









– chemistry Placement (one year)

– advanced chemistry (distance-learning)




– advanced research Project

optional modules


visit www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/mchemplacementfor further details.

key information

ucas code: f102

Duration: 4 years

typical entry requirement: aaB including chemistry and preferably one from biology, mathematics and physics. iB: 34 points overall including 17 at higher level (chemistry at hL)

Career pathways:

our graduates go on into careers in a variety of fields including those in the chemical industry, medicinal, pharmaceutical and process chemistry, environmental science, nanotechnology, and computational, environmental, sustainable and green chemistry. they may also go on into teaching and lecturing, patent law, accounting and audit management, marketing and brand management, it, scientific writing, or on to study for a higher degree such as an Msc or PhD.

100 per cent of our research has been rated world leading or internationally excellent for the research environment we provide to staff and students (ref 2014)

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science Foundation Year overview

the science foundation Year provides students from varied academic backgrounds with the knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of our degree courses.

our foundation year programme is aimed at capable and motivated students who have not taken the typical a-level route or who have not studied the subjects required for direct entry to our degree courses, including mature and international students. Providing you achieve the required grades on the foundation Year, we offer you guaranteed progression onto your chosen degree course..

We offer

Bsc/Mchem chemistry with foundation Year (ucas code: f108)

the foundation Year provides a rapid introduction to biology, chemistry and mathematics

You will study at our highfield campus and the national oceanography centre

students registered on the science foundation Year are full-time members of the university of southampton student community, with access to accommodation within halls of residence and full use of facilities.

teaching and assessment

foundation Year students are taught on campus with a high level of learning support. You will study full-time through a combination of lectures, workshops, laboratory practicals and private study. assessment is mainly by written examination and a variety of coursework assignments.

Find out more

science foundation Year www.southampton.ac.uk/sfy


www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/foundation

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“I would recommend the Science Foundation Year to anyone who is considering studying Chemistry but does not have the required qualifications for entry to the course. The topics were all relevant and useful, as well as being taught well.”

jon tootill Bsc chemistry with foundation Year

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mChem Chemistry with Maths


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overview

our Mchem with Maths programme combines chemistry and mathematics in each year of the degree. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of chemistry (the major component of your degree) and mathematics and how they relate to each other.

the programme includes a major research project in Year 4, at the interface between chemistry and mathematics, which will allow you to gain research skills in both areas at an advanced level.

Course content

core modules




– calculus






– Differential equations

– Linear algebra i or introduction to Probability and statistics




– analysis or statistical Distribution theory

– Partial Differential equations or statistical Methods i

– advanced Practical chemistry

– chemistry advanced research Project

optional modules


visit www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/mathsfor further details.

key information

ucas code: f1gc

Duration: 4 years

typical entry requirements: aaB including chemistry and mathematics. iB: 34 points overall including 17 at higher level (chemistry and Mathematics at hL)

Career pathways:

our graduates go on into careers in a variety of fields including those in the chemical industry, medicinal chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental science, nanotechnology, and computational, environmental, sustainable and green chemistry. they may move into teaching and lecturing, patent law, accounting and audit management marketing and brand management, it and other positions involving analytical and statistical skills. they also go on to study for a higher degree such as an Msc or PhD.

chemistry at the university of southampton has been awarded an athena sWan (scientific Women’s academic network) silver award, recognising its continuing efforts to support the career aspirations of female chemists, eliminating gender bias and promoting opportunities for all.

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mChem Chemistry with Medicinal sciencesoverview

this Mchem programme combines chemistry and medicinal sciences and provides a sound basis for a successful career as a professional chemist, particularly one requiring experience of life sciences.

You will undertake an academic research project in Year 3 and we will assist you in securing an external six-month placement in industry or academia anywhere in the world in Year 4.

Course content

core modules




– the Molecular Basis of Life i and ii






– foundations of Physiology i and ii

– chemistry research Project

– Pharmacology a and B




– Medicinal chemistry

– chemistry Placement (six month)

optional modules


visit www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/medicinalfor further details.

key information

ucas code: f1Bc

Duration: 4 years


Career pathways:

our graduates go on into careers in a variety of fields including those in the chemical industry, medicinal, pharmaceutical, process and biological chemistry, life sciences, nanotechnology, and environmental, sustainable and green chemistry; and may move into teaching and lecturing, patent law, accounting and audit management, marketing and brand management. they also go on to study for a higher degree such as an Msc or PhD.tel: +44 (0)23 8059 8310

email: [email protected]/chemistry/medicinal

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“The unique 6 month placement integrates perfectly into a well organised, academically stimulating course that is taught by world - leading researchers in their fields. For me there is no place better to study than Southampton!”

alex teuten Mchem chemistry with Medicinal sciences

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msci Chemistry and Biochemistry


www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/mscichemistryandbiochemistry

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overview

this Msci programme allows you to pursue a combination of two science subjects, with both subjects being studied in each year of the degree. Maintaining learning in two key sciences in all levels of your degree provides you with an interdisciplinary training that will reflect the multifaceted nature of many aspects of modern science, both in terms of research and industrial application.

this programme includes two opportunities to complete research projects, a single-subject project in either chemistry or Biochemistry in Year 3 and an interdisciplinary project in Year 4.

Course content

core modules




– the Molecular Basis of Life i and ii



– foundations of Physiology i

– cell communications - foundations of Physiology ii

– Molecular & cellular Biochemistry: the flow of genetic information

– exploring Proteins

– Molecular & cellular Biochemistry: Molecular cell Biology

– Molecular Biology


– Molecular recognition

– chemistry or Biology research Project

– atomic and Molecular interactions or intermediate inorganic chemistry i

– change and equilibrium or intermediate inorganic chemistry ii

– chemistry and Biochemistry advanced research Project

visit www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/mscichemistryandbiochemistryfor further details.

key information

ucas code: fc17

Duration: 4 years


Career pathways:

this is a recently established degree programme and we anticipate that our graduates will go on to gain careers in the pharmaceutical industry and biomedical research, medicinal chemistry, life sciences, nanotechnology, environmental, sustainable and green chemistry. they may also move on into teaching and lecturing, and careers in patent law; accounting and audit management; and marketing and brand management are also anticipated, based on those of our current chemistry graduates. it is also expected that some of the graduates will go on to study for a higher degree such as an Msc or PhD.

“This course applies profound molecular understanding to complex living systems, one of the most powerful and fruitful approaches in modern scientific thinking. It prepares students for amazing career opportunities at the Chemistry-Biology interface.”

peter roach Professor of chemical Biology

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Your stuDEnt EXpErIEnCEour six campuses all offer a friendly, vibrant and diverse atmosphere for work and leisure.

university residences tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5959email: [email protected]

www.southampton.ac.uk/accommodation

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Campuses

highfield campus caters for most of our academic courses. incorporating state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, it boasts new and refurbished student facilities such as susu, the university of southampton student’s union, and the Jubilee sports centre.

avenue campus houses a state-of-the art purpose-built £3m archaeology Building and is located on the edge of southampton common, a short walk from highfield.

the university’s collaboration with Lloyd’s register represents one of the largest business partnerships with any single university in the world. our new £116 million Boldrewood campus is the result of this partnership and is home to the southampton Marine and Maritime institute

southampton general hospital is home to university hospital southampton nhs foundation trust and is a major centre for teaching and research in association with the university.

the national oceanography centre southampton is our waterfront campus and is one of the world’s leading research centres for the study of ocean and earth sciences.

Winchester school of art is located 12 miles north of southampton, in Winchester city centre. the campus provides purpose designed studios and workshops, an extensive specialist library, students’ union facilities, a café and a well-stocked art supplies shop.

our branch campus for engineering is in educity, iskandar in Malaysia and benefits from innovative world-class facilities for engineering and full access to the learning resources at our uK campuses. it offers undergraduate students the opportunity to study in a safe international environment.

social life

run by students for students, susu, the university of southampton students’ union offers a wide range of services and opportunities for you to get the most out of your free time.

– experience Your freshers’ – a week full of activities to help you settle in

– Discover a new talent: try some of our 92 sports clubs from archery to taekwondo

– Join one of our 218 societies from performing arts to politics

– help local people: get involved in community volunteering projects and fundraising

– socialise with friends in one of our bars or cafés on our campuses and in our halls of residences

– see high-profile acts, such as Pixie Lott and greg James

– catch a film in our 330-seat cinema

– Dance the night away in our 1,700-capacity nightclub

– Become a DJ or director at surge radio and susutv

– try out journalism for the Wessex Scene or The Edge magazines

accommodation

get the best out of your student life; stay in one of our 6,500 student rooms in halls. You can choose from a range of room types that includes a new development of over 1,400 rooms in southampton city centre.

Live in either self-catered halls of residence with well-equipped communal kitchens, or part-catered accommodation where you enjoy the benefits of breakfast and evening meals throughout the week, plus some other meals at the weekend.

if you are a registered first-year undergraduate student new to the university, starting a full-time course, with no dependents, you will be guaranteed an offer of halls accommodation as long as you fulfil the full criteria of the guarantee, which includes applying before 1 august.

to uphold the guarantee, in years of exceptional demand we may offer accommodation in a twin shared room at the start of the academic year for a short, temporary period of time.

for more information on our guarantee to you, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/guarantee

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chemsoc, the student-run society, brings people together through socials, organises football, rugby, badminton and mixed netball teams in the university’s intra-mural sports leagues, sells its unique hoodies and runs careers and study-focused events during the academic year.

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applYInG anD FunDInG

General entry requirements

to apply for undergraduate study you must satisfy our general entry requirements and any specific requirements of your chosen programme. typical entry requirements for applicants with gce a-levels can be found online.

how to apply

apply online at www.ucas.com the website for the universities and colleges admissions service (ucas). our ucas code name is soton and our number is s27. all students should apply between 1 september 2015 and 15 January 2016. if you are an international student from outside the uK or eu, we may consider your application up until 30 June 2016. however, we cannot guarantee there will be vacancies on our courses after the January deadline.

further information can be found in our admissions Policy atwww.southampton.ac.uk/admissions-policy

tuition fees and funding

the university will set fees for 2016/17 when the government establishes limits for tuition fees. for 2015/16, the university set the tuition fee for uK students at £9,000, and we offer a large number of generous fee waivers and bursaries for eligible students.

for uK students from lower income families, these financial packages will be based on household income supplied to us by the student Loans company.

Your tuition fee may cover compulsory course costs, such as field trips and laboratory clothing; however a contribution may be necessary towards certain elements. Please check with the admissions team for more details.

visit our website for the latest information on tuition fees before you submit your ucas form for entry in the 2016/17 academic year. students who have applied for a deferred place in 2015/16 will be eligible for the 2016/17 tuition fees and support.

if you are a uK student, you can apply for loans to help pay for both fees and maintenance. for more details, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/money

Channel Islands/ Isle of man student feesfees are set by the islands’ governments and uK universities are notified of the levels in the spring prior to the academic session in which students commence their programme of study.

International student fees for 2016 all programmes (including foundation Year) in engineering, science, first- and second-year Medicine, health and Life sciences: £18,910 per year

third-, fourth- and fifth-year Medicine: £40,230 per year

Fixed feesinternational students commencing their programme of study in 2016, will pay the same fixed fee for each year of their programme, with the exception of programmes where a combination of clinical and non-clinical fees apply. in these instances, the non-clinical fixed fee will apply for years one and two, and the clinical fixed fee will apply for the remainder of the programme.

scholarships & bursaries

We offer a variety of scholarships and progression awards to the most talented students across our subject areas. for full eligibility criteria and up-to-date information, visit our website www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/scholarships

We also offer a generous range of bursaries designed to help uK undergraduate students in the most financial need. for more details and up-to-date information, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/bursaries

We realise that going to university is a significant investment, so we’ll ensure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision.


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IntErnatIonal stuDEnts

Living and studying in a different country has its own unique challenges. We make student entry straightforward, offer attractive scholarships to eligible applicants, help you settle into your new life and advise you on all aspects of living in the uK.

our network of services and advisors ensure that your studies and life at southampton is as productive and stress-free as possible.

International office

staff from our international office attend educational exhibitions around the world as well as making numerous visits overseas and to colleges in the uK. if you are unable to visit us in southampton, make sure you book an appointment to meet us at one of the exhibitions or join us on a virtual open day.

You will find a quick introduction to the university on our website, which is available in other languages. You can also view web pages dedicated to 50 specific countries.

to join us on a virtual open day, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/virtualopenday

Welcome programme

in september each year, we arrange Welcome Programme, which helps you settle into life here. the programme includes general events to introduce you to our facilities, subject-specific events to begin your academic induction and a range of social and cultural activities.

During the programme, you will meet other undergraduate students and explore the university and the city, so that you know where to worship, relax and shop. You will also meet current international students who will be able to give you good advice.

meet and Greet

the Meet and greet s ervice from London heathrow airport is provided free of charge and is designed to get you to the university in time for the Welcome Programme. You can register for both the service and the Welcome Programme from July on our website.

Visas

Before you join us, find out about the uK’s immigration procedures. Do this well in advance of your arrival in the uK. our website provides information on student visas, police registration, working in the uK and has links to other useful websites.

for more information, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/visa

English language requirements

if english is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate that you have reached a satisfactory standard in an approved english language test. for the majority of our courses we require an ieLts level of 6.5 or equivalent, achieved in the past two years. if you need to improve your english language skills, you can apply to our pre-sessional english language courses. for more information on general english Language requirements please visit our website.

join us and students from more than 135 different countries at southampton.


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HOW TO FIND US

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TERMS & CONDITIONSThe University’s Charter, Statutes, Regulations and Policies are set out in the University Calendar and can be accessed online at www.calendar.soton.ac.uk

Terms of useThis brochure does not constitute an offer or invitation by the University of Southampton to study at Southampton. This brochure provides an overview of the University and life at Southampton, along with information about all the undergraduate courses available at the time of publication. It is provided for information purposes only. Relevant weblinks are shown throughout the brochure. Please also consult the course information online for further details or for any changes that have appeared since first publication of the brochure.

The information contained in the brochure, welcome guides or on our websites. is subject to change and may be updated by the University from time to time to reflect intellectual advances in the subject, changing requirements of professional bodies and changes in academic staff members’ interests and expertise. Changes may also occur as a result of monitoring and review by the University, external agencies or regulators.

1. Change or discontinuance of coursesThe University of Southampton will use all reasonable efforts to deliver advertised courses and other services and facilities in accordance with the descriptions set out in the brochure, student handbooks, welcome guides and website. It will provide students with the tuition and learning support and other services and facilities so described with reasonable care and skill.

We undertake a continuous review of our courses, services and facilities to ensure quality enhancement. We are also largely funded through public and charitable means and are required to manage these funds in an efficient and cost-effective way for the benefit of the whole of the University community. We therefore, reserve the right where necessary:

– to alter the timetable, location, number of classes, content or method of delivery of courses of study and/or examination processes, provided such alterations are reasonable;

– to make reasonable variations to the content and syllabus of course of study (including in relation to placements);

– to suspend or discontinue courses (for example, because a key member of staff is unwell or leaves the University);

– to make changes to our Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations, policies and procedures which we reasonably consider necessary (for example, in the light of changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators). Such changes if significant will normally come into force at the beginning of the following academic year or, if fundamental to the course, will normally come into force with effect from the next cohort of students;

– to close courses or to combine or merge them with others (for example, because too few students apply to join the course for it to be viable).

If the University closes, discontinues or combines a course or otherwise changes a course significantly (the “Change”), the University will inform applicants (or students where relevant) affected by the Change at the earliest possible opportunity.

a If the Change comes into force before the University has made an offer of a place or before an applicant has accepted an offer of a place, an applicant will be entitled to withdraw his or her application, without any liability to the University, by informing the University in writing within a reasonable time of being notified of the Change.

b. If the Change comes into force after an offer has been accepted but prior to the student enrolling, the student may either:

(i) withdraw from the University and be given an appropriate refund of tuition fees and deposits, or

(ii) transfer to another available course (if any) as may be offered by the University for which the student is qualified.

If in these circumstances the student wishes to withdraw from the University and to apply for a course at a different university, the University shall use its reasonable endeavours to assist the student.

c. If the Change comes into force after a student has enrolled, the University will use reasonable endeavours to teach the course out but cannot guarantee to do so. If the University cannot teach out a courses, it will use its reasonable endeavours to facilitate the transfer of a student to an equivalent course for which the student is qualified and which has places available within the University or at a different university.

2. Changes to services or facilities The University will make available to students such learning support and other services and facilities as it considers appropriate, but may vary what it provides from time to time (for example, the University may consider it desirable to change the way it provides library or IT support).

3. Financial or other lossesThe University will not be held liable for any direct or indirect financial or other losses or damage arising from such closures, discontinuations, changes to or mergers of any course, service or facility.

Upon acceptance by an applicant of an offer of a place at the University, the relationship between the applicant and the University becomes contractual. When the contract is formed between the student and the University it will last for the relevant academic year only unless the student withdraws from the course or the course is terminated. Please note: the right of a student to withdraw from a course under the provisions set out in paragraph 1(b) above following a Change, are in addition to any statutory rights of cancellation that may exist under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.

In entering into that contract, the terms of the contract will not be enforceable by any person not a party to that contract under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.

Force majeureThe University will not be held liable for any loss, damage or expense resulting from any delay, variation or failure in the provision of courses, services or facilities arising from circumstances beyond the University’s reasonable control, including (but not limited to) war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, interruption in power supplies or other services for any reason, fire, boycott and telecommunications failure.

In the event that such circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the University arise, it will use all reasonable endeavours to minimise disruption as far as it is practical to do so provided that such endeavours do not undermine the University’s Quality Assurance requirements.

Admissions Policy and Complaints The University will assess applications in line with its then current Admissions Policy. The Admissions Policy, current at the time of publication, is published online and is available at www.southampton.ac.uk The Admissions Policy is reviewed at least annually.

Applicants may raise complaints related to admissions under the University’s Regulations Governing Complaints from Applicants, which can be found in the Calendar at www.calendar.soton.ac.uk

Further information about, or clarification of, these procedures is available from Admissions Team, Student and Academic Administration, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, email: [email protected].

Data ProtectionDuring the application procedure, the University will be provided with personal information relating to the applicant. An applicant’s personal data will be held and processed by the University in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.

© University of Southampton 2015A copy of this brochure and the University’s current information for students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties can be made available, on request, in alternative formats, such as electronic, large print, Braille or audio, and, in some cases, other languages.

Published and produced by Communications and Marketing. Photographs courtesy of: Jon Banfield, and staff and students of the University.

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