Chemistry

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ContentsWhy study Chemistry at Loughborough? 01

Gain experience with a placement year 02

Excellent career prospects 03

First-class facilities 04

Your Chemistry department 06

Chemistry 08

Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 10

Chemistry with a Foundation Year 12

From the clean water we drink to the air we breathe, from the clothes we wear to the fuel we put in our cars, chemistry powers many aspects of our lives. And the critical global challenges our generation faces – managing threats to the environment, our health, our safety and security – will, without a doubt, involve the vital work of chemists.

Why study Chemistry at Loughborough?

At Loughborough University you will be joining a chemistry community that is tackling these challenges head on. Making use of our state-of-the-art laboratories and learning resources, you will study the fascinating principles and applications of modern chemistry. The emphasis is on hands-on laboratory work, equipping you with the practical skills and knowledge to make a difference in industry or at the cutting edge of research.

Throughout your studies you will learn from, and be inspired by, academic staff who are active in high-profile research projects that have real-world impact in areas such as energy and the environment, defence and security, and health and medicine. Our staff strive to provide you with a stimulating and supportive learning environment in which to grow as a scientist and develop a host of transferable skills.

With our strong commercial links, excellent placement opportunities and wide-ranging career prospects, chemistry at Loughborough can help shape your future – and, possibly, put you on the path to shape all our futures.

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Our industry-relevant courses in chemistry equip you with subject-specific and transferable skills for employment in all kinds of businesses and organisations.

As such, our graduates have gone on to pursue exciting and rewarding careers with major international companies including GlaxoSmithKline, Pirelli, Shell Global Solutions and many more. The Master of Chemistry (MChem) degree also prepares you for research and development work in industry or a PhD research course.

Here are some of the career destinations Loughborough chemistry graduates have chosen:• Retail specialist, Fujitsu• Research scientist, Unilever• Fuels chemist, Lubrizol• Analyst, Thames Water• Quality control analytical chemist, 3M• Forensic scientist, Key Forensic Services Ltd• Performance analyst, Home Office• Patient services co-ordinator, Bupa• Diabetes care specialist, Nova Nordish• Graduate auditor, PriceWaterhouseCoopers

“Although a placement may seem like a daunting idea now, I can assure you that you will not regret taking a year out to a placement!”

Charlotte BSc Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Our strong commercial links are reflected in courses that are carefully tailored to provide you with the sound chemical education to support your career aspirations and research passions.

PAID PLACEMENTS AVAILABLE ON ALL COURSES

Gain experience with a placement year

Outstanding placement opportunitiesThe graduate job market is hugely competitive, so having first-hand practical work experience can really help you stand out from the crowd. This is why we offer students on our undergraduate degrees in chemistry the option to spend a year in industry – applying knowledge to real-world problems in a role with real responsibilities.

A year in industry, learning through practical experience and gaining an insight into the role of a chemist, is exceptionally valuable and, in some instances, has led to firm offer of employment from the placement provider. Although the responsibility for finding a placement is yours we provide support through the University’s Careers Network, large-scale campus career and placement fairs, and our own School of Science placement fair with major employers invited on to campus specifically to meet our students.

Successful completion of the placement also leads to the award of an additional diploma in Industrial, or Professional, Studies.

Here are just a few of the exciting organisations at which our placement students have spent their placement year:• 3M Healthcare• Pfizer UK• Kings College Hospital• GlaxoSmithKline• BioFocus• Nemaura Pharma• Reckitt Benckiser

Summer studentshipsThe department also offers a number of summer studentships – a great chance to gain experience by working within our leading research groups.

“My qualification from Loughborough gave my career a head start due to the modules I studied such as physical chemistry, environmental chemistry, and maths for chemists. I’m the only member in my team with a non-engineering based background, giving me a unique perspective on the work we do.”

Grace MChem Chemistry graduate

Excellent career prospects

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Your Loughborough University experience will be enhanced by the award-winning STEMLab – the University’s state-of-the-art learning facilities for science – as well as significant recent investment in chemistry teaching and research laboratories. These outstanding facilities provide our students with new ways to learn and collaborate.

STEMLab and beyondOpened in 2017 and offering 3,500m2 of modern, energy efficient, co-located science and engineering teaching laboratories, STEMLab acts as a hub for science students, providing a truly student-focused learning environment in which to grow your laboratory practical skills.

Loughborough chemistry students will enjoy access to state-of-the-art chemistry facilities with separate labs for synthetic chemistry, physical and analytical measurements, and bioscience experiments.

Extensive fume cupboard provision and the latest instrumentation and equipment allow a wide range of experiments to be undertaken safely.

Specialist research instruments and equipment include: 400 and 500 MHz NMR spectrometers, single crystal and powder x-ray diffractometers, IR and UV-Vis spectrometers, gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and flow and microwave synthesisers.

As a Loughborough student you will also benefit from the wide-ranging high-quality facilities on campus, including round-the-clock access to computer labs and extensive library resources.

First-class facilities

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With an international reputation for research excellence and a track record for delivering high-quality training for chemistry students, Loughborough’s Department of Chemistry strives to provide a stimulating and supportive academic community, as well as boasting strong industry links and outstanding facilities.

Your Chemistry department

“I believe the Athena SWAN award really shows how seriously we are taking this and what a big impact we are really trying to make here.”

Katrina BSc Chemistry Women In Science ambassador

Our coursesThe courses we offer are:• Chemistry• Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry• Chemistry with a Foundation Year

BSc or MChemOur 3 year (or 4 year sandwich) BSc equips you for employment in chemistry, scientific and other sectors, while our Master of Chemistry (MChem) courses (4 or 5 year sandwich) will prepare you for research work in industry or a PhD. AccreditationGraduates from the MChem courses will be eligible for admission to Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry (AMRSC), and in addition will hold a degree accredited for the award of Chartered Chemist (CChem). This enables MChem graduates to register with the RSC for a two year Professional Development Programme leading to the award of CChem after just three years postgraduate experience. Graduates from our BSc Honours courses are eligible for admission to AMRSC.

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Our academic and research staff are nationally and internationally recognised as experts in their fields, but also noted for the excellent pastoral care they provide to students through our personal mentoring system.

As a Loughborough chemistry student you will be able to access our peer mentoring scheme. There to provide encouragement, advice and signpost you to relevant staff and services, your peer mentor will support your transition to university life.

Women in ChemistryLoughborough University’s School of Science holds the Athena SWAN Bronze award, recognising its commitment to improving the representation and career progression of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects.

The Department of Chemistry is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture in which students are able to thrive regardless of their gender.

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Chemistry

Our MChem and BSc degree courses in pure chemistry open up the fascinating world of chemistry, providing you with plenty of hands-on practical experience and flexible module choice – taught in our outstanding, recently built laboratory facilities.

Chemistry powers many aspects of our lives, from the clean water we drink to the air we breathe. The materials we use in our everyday lives, much of the food we eat, and the energy that runs our homes, schools and workplaces we owe to the work of chemists. Chemistry is a vibrant, fascinating subject that enhances our understanding of the natural and physical world and often provides the key to solving global challenges. This is why students of chemistry can go on to make a real difference in the world, tackling issues like climate change, hunger and disease.

Our MChem and BSc degrees in Chemistry provides a comprehensive study of the subject with the opportunity to tailor your degree in your final year through a range of optional modules. Across the duration of your undergraduate studies you will gain practical hands-on laboratory experience in our state-of-the-art STEMLab facilities. You have the opportunity to add further value to your time at Loughborough with a year spent working in industry gaining highly sought-after workplace experience through our placement scheme or by exploring options for study abroad.

Year 1In the first year you will study the fundamentals of chemistry: organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry, supported by laboratory classes, lectures seminars and workshops.

Year 2You will continue to study the essential topics of chemistry while undertaking modules in spectroscopy, energetics and equilibria, structure and reactivity, essential mathematics, and laboratory practical work.

Optional placement/study abroad yearOptional professional placement and/or overseas study.

Year 3In year 3 (the final year of the BSc programme) you will study research techniques and methods that are complemented with further advanced modules in chemistry. Two investigative projects, often working in teams, are undertaken – building your research skills and teamworking abilities. Areas studied include advanced organic, inorganic, analytical and physical chemistry, biological and medicinal chemistry, and new chemical technologies.

Year 4 (MChem only)In the final year of the MChem you will undertake a module in advanced research methods complemented by choices from a wide range of optional modules allowing specialisation, plus an in-depth dissertation and an extended research project that runs over both semesters.

MChem (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement yearUCAS code: F103

MChem (Hons): 4 years full-timeUCAS code: F102

BSc (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement yearUCAS code: F101

BSc (Hons): 3 years full-timeUCAS code: GFC0

Typical offersA level: MChem AAB, BSc ABB to include Chemistry and preferably one other Science or MathsIB: 34 (6,5,5 HL) including HL Chemistry and preferably one other Science or Maths at HLBTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: MChem DDD, BSc DDM in Applied Science to include optional modules 13, 14, 18 and 19GCSE: GCSE Maths grade C/4

*Diploma in Industrial/Professional/International Studies

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Sunil

“The best thing about being a student at Loughborough University was the friends and connections I have made. The facilities for both social and sporting activities are also amazing, giving the chance for everyone to get involved. Living in halls of residence in my first year was an amazing experience!”

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Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The search for new drugs to combat serious ailments such as cancer, heart disease, bacterial and viral infections remains an important and exciting challenge at the forefront of medical research.

As such, the pharmaceutical industry and society at large has a need for highly skilled graduates possessing a strong background in organic chemistry coupled with a broad understanding of pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and related biochemical areas.

Our Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry degree has been designed to ensure our graduates have the skills needed to succeed in the pharmaceutical industry and allied sectors.

Year 1In the first year of your Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry degree you will develop a sound understanding of the core chemistry principles with core modules in organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry, as well as laboratory practical skills.

Year 2Areas studied in the second year include spectroscopy, energics and equilibria, structure and reactivity, and biological chemistry, supported by further laboratory practicals.

Optional placement/study abroad yearOptional professional placement and/or overseas study.

Year 3In year 3 (the final year of the BSc programme) you will cover advanced modules in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, as well as modules in drugs synthesis and discovery, pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis, pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism, plus a literature review and investigative projects.

Year 4 (MChem only)The final MChem year features a choice of options from advanced modules in chemistry and biology, plus a dissertation and an extended research project which runs over both semesters.

MChem (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement yearUCAS code: F129

MChem (Hons): 4 years full-timeUCAS code: F128

BSc (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement yearUCAS code: F127

BSc (Hons): 3 years full-timeUCAS code: F151

Typical offersA level: MChem AAB, BSc ABB to include Chemistry and preferably one other Science or MathsIB: 34 (6,5,5 HL) including HL Chemistry and preferably one other Science or Maths at HLBTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: MChem DDD, BSc DDM in Applied Science to include optional modules 13, 14, 18 and 19GCSE: GCSE Maths grade C/4

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Lucy

“I particularly enjoyed my year in industry and Loughborough has a range of placements on offer. It was an invaluable and a good decision to do it, and another factor that attracted me to the particular course and university.”

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Chemistry with a Foundation Year

Chemistry with a Foundation Year is for candidates who, for some reason, have not studied the prerequisite subjects needed for their first year entry or have not met their entrance requirements due to adverse situations. By achievement of the relevant criteria students can progress to the first year of their chosen course in chemistry.

Our foundation courses are well established, integrated programmes taught by highly qualified staff with significant experience in teaching students from a diverse range of backgrounds.

From day one, Chemistry with a Foundation Year students become integral members of the Department of Chemistry and School of Science, and have access to all the facilities, support services, clubs and societies on offer.

For more information on typical offers, course content and how to apply, visit: lboro.ac.uk/ug2021/foundation

UCAS code: F104

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Dan

“The lecturers are all very approachable and open to questions and suggestions; I’ve always received help when I’ve needed it.”

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