Overview

The BSc (Hons) Chemistry at the University of Bristol develops an understanding of the substances, reactions, and principles that underpin the chemical sciences. The foundation stage builds essential knowledge in chemistry, mathematics, and related scientific disciplines, preparing students for more advanced theoretical and practical study.

What You'll Learn

• Fundamental principles of chemistry, including atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactions, and periodicity.

• Organic chemistry, covering the structures, properties, and reactions of carbon-based compounds.

• Inorganic chemistry and the behavior of elements and their compounds.

• Physical chemistry, including energy, kinetics, equilibria, and the behavior of chemical systems.

• Mathematics and quantitative methods used to describe and solve chemical problems.

• Laboratory techniques for preparing, measuring, analyzing, and investigating substances.

• Practical approaches to experimental design, observation, data collection, and interpretation.

• Analytical methods used to identify and characterize chemical substances.

• Scientific research, academic communication, teamwork, and structured problem solving.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to apply chemical principles and quantitative methods to explain and investigate chemical phenomena. They will understand how concepts from organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry relate to the behavior and transformation of matter. Students will develop practical laboratory skills and be able to plan investigations, carry out experiments safely