Chemistry with a Foundation Year (Hons) University of East Anglia

Overview

The cutting-edge research in chemical sciences underpins the teaching – through lectures, workshops, small group tutorials and practical laboratory sessions – ensuring your learning is at the forefront of scientific progress during the Chemistry with a Foundation Year (Hons) course at the University of East Anglia . Understanding how chemicals interact at a molecular level is not only fascinating, but also of critical importance in solving some of the greatest challenges facing humanity, such as sustainability and health. 

Supported by lecturers and associate tutors, theory and practical work are synchronised throughout so that concepts learned in lectures, workshops and tutorials are reinforced and brought to life through practical work. You’ll be closely supported to be hands-on  from the start, in our modern teaching laboratory. The laboratory is light, spacious, and fully equipped with a range of analytical and spectroscopic instrumentation. The state-of-the-art research equipment, such as the X-Ray and NMR suites and imaging facilities, will also be used to enhance your later studies.  

Careers

• Pharma, Agro and Cosmetic industries 

• Clean chemistry and catalysis scientist 

• Energy sector, Manufacturing and project management 

• Science communication and publishing 

• Education professional 

• Analyst or forensic scientist