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ChemistryatReading @UniRdg_Chem June 2015
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BSc Chemistry F1F4 with Forensic Analysis
UCAS code F1F4
Entry requirements
ABB-BBB/ABC incl. Chemistry plus B in GCSE Maths
Duration 3 years, full
time Contact Dr David Nutt
Scholarships
Available for highly qualified
applicants
Phone 0118 378 4701
Email [email protected]
Web www.reading.ac.uk/chemistry
Illustrative Course Structure
YEAR 1
Fundamentals of Atomic
Structure and the Periodic
Table
Shape, Structure and Reactivity in
Organic Chemistry
Physical Processes and
Molecular Organisation
Practical Chemistry
& IT Skills
Chemical Concepts
& Skills
Maths1/Option
Maths2/Option
YEAR 2 Further
Inorganic Chemistry
Further Organic
Chemistry
Further Physical
Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry Practical
Chemistry
Concepts in Chemistry
Forensic Analysis
YEAR 3 Specialist Advanced Topics in Chemistry Project
Plus Forensic Mini Projects
The BSc Chemistry with Forensic Analysis course covers the core concepts in chemistry and analytical chemistry and applies them to the detection and verification of crime. The course will give you an excellent grounding in chemistry and its applications in forensic science. With a degree in this discipline you will be well qualified to take up employment in chemical or biochemical analysis, to do a variety of forensic jobs or to continue to enhance your knowledge and skills by training for a higher qualification in the field. The skills you will learn on this course are eminently transferable to a range of different professions. A recent report funded by the Higher Education Funding Council (HEFCE) concluded that employers in both the forensic science sector and in other science areas consider a degree such as this a more desirable qualification than Forensic Science alone.
In Year 1 of the course you will be introduced to the fundamentals of the three main branches of chemistry and develop your practical skills in synthesis, measurement and analysis. Depending on your level of mathematics, you may also study a module of biochemistry, which will underpin the biological concepts delivered in the later parts of the course. In Year 2 you will continue your study of core chemistry, but concentrate on analytical and forensic chemistry, studying topics such as fingerprinting, fire dynamics and arson, explosives and firearms, drugs and alcohol and toxicology. You will also learn how evidence is recovered from the scene of a crime and presented in court. In Year 3 you will learn about DNA fingerprinting, forensic pathology and advanced analytical techniques and choose a project in forensic analysis. At this stage in your course you will also carry out a team-based mini-project in forensic analysis. The modules in forensic analysis are taught by experts in their field from within the Department of Chemistry, backed up by outside speakers; a group which has recently won a prestigious team-teaching award for this course. An emphasis is placed upon forensic case studies from which you draw evidence and justify your conclusions based upon your training in analytical chemistry.
ChemistryatReading @UniRdg_Chem June 2015
Chemistry at Reading A year away? We offer MChem and BSc courses that involve a one year paid placement in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry. The department has strong links with many industrial partners and Reading’s location in the Thames Valley means that there are many potential host companies on our doorstep, although some students choose to go further afield or abroad. In recent years, employers have included GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, Procter and Gamble, Johnson Matthey, Syngenta, BP Castrol, AkzoNobel, 3M and AWE, reflecting the range of industries that employ chemists. MChem students can also choose to spend a year at one of our partner universities. Wherever you go, you will carry out a research project and gain valuable experience. As well as increasing your chemistry knowledge, we find that our placement students develop their confidence, communication skills and self-reliance; skills which are particularly valued by future employers!
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Career Prospects? The career opportunities open to chemistry graduates are numerous, varied and wide-ranging. Your scientific expertise may be applied in a university, a school, a government agency or in industry. Such jobs vary from research and analysis, through management, technical sales and product development, to teaching or scientific writing. During your studies you will develop problem solving and time management skills, as well as the ability to analyse and handle diverse and complex data. You will be numerate, articulate, and effective in written and oral communication. These generic skills will make you a valuable employee if you should choose to find employment outside of science, in fields such as law, finance, management and accountancy.
Our Courses:
BSc Chemistry MChem Chemistry
BSc Chemistry with Year in Industry MChem Chemistry with Year in Industry/Research
BSc Chemistry with Forensic Analysis BSc Chemistry via Open University (OpenPlus)
Why Reading? Set in 130 hectares of beautiful parkland, our campus is the second-largest in the UK and certainly one of the most attractive. The University community is open and friendly, with students from a wide range of nationalities and cultures. The centre of Reading is only a short walk or bus ride away with a lively mix of culture, nightlife, shops and eating-places, making it one of the top ten shopping destinations in the country, as well as being host to an international music festival. London and Oxford are both only a 25 minute train ride away, while Heathrow airport is 45 minutes by frequent coach service. Our multi-million pound Chemical Analysis Facility provides a suite of state-of-the-art instrumentation and underpins the world-class research going on within the department. All of our lecture theatres have recently been refurbished and upgraded, providing a suite of modern lecture- demonstration facilities, including video links and ‘ask the audience’ interactive student response systems.
The academic staff at Reading will make sure that you receive the highest standards of teaching in a supportive learning environment. You can be sure of a friendly atmosphere with small group teaching and workshops featuring prominently in your timetable. We also offer additional support classes in areas that some students find more challenging (for example to help you catch up on your maths). Staff members are dedicated to helping you make the transition from school to university and you will be allocated a member of staff to act as your own ‘personal tutor’, who will be available throughout your studies for advice and guidance. This is in addition to the extensive University student welfare and support system.