PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
The topics covered include the periodic table and main group chemistry transition metal chemistry organic chemistry chemical kinetics states of matter chemical energy changes aqueous equilibria and pH and macromolecules

You will also study other subjects in 1 and 2

YEAR 2
The topics covered include molecular thermodynamics organic stereochemistry quantum mechanics and chemical bonding organometallic chemistry main group chemistry enols and enolates spectroscopy solids and surfaces aromatic chemistry coordination chemistry organic synthesis electrochemistry and applied organic chemistry

YEARS 3 4 AND 5
If you progress to Honours 3 and 4 you will study advanced topics in chemistry including aspects of synthetic methods medicinal chemistry colloids catalysis quantum mechanics spectroscopy and main group and transition metal chemistry In your final you will undertake a research project at the frontiers of the subject

You can take Chemistry as an degree which includes an additional work placement in the UK or overseas between the third and final of the degree

Course details
YEAR 1
The topics covered include the periodic table and main group chemistry transition metal chemistry organic chemistry chemical kinetics states of matter chemical energy changes aqueous equilibria and pH and macromolecules

Core modules

CHEMISTRY 1
YEAR 2
The topics covered include

molecular thermodynamics
organic stereochemistry
quantum mechanics and chemical bonding
organometallic chemistry
main group chemistry
enols and enolates
spectroscopy
solids and surfaces
aromatic chemistry
coordination chemistry
organic synthesis
electrochemistry
applied organic chemistry
Core modules

CHEMISTRY 2X
CHEMISTRY 2Y
You will also study other subjects in 1 and 2 see

YEARS 3 4 AND 5
If you progress to Honours 3 and 4 you will study advanced topics in chemistry including aspects of synthetic methods medicinal chemistry colloids catalysis quantum mechanics spectroscopy and main group and transition metal chemistry In your final you will undertake a research project at the frontiers of the subject

Core modules

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 3
We are presently reviewing these level 3 courses to allow greater flexibility and compatibility with other science subjects; the revised structure will be updated in mid-2022 once approved

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4H
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 4H
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4H
CHEMISTRY SPECIAL TOPICS 4H
CHEMISTRY PROJECT 4H
There is an opportunity to take Chemistry as an degree which includes an additional work placement in the UK or overseas between the third and final of the degree

Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised In exceptional circumstances however the University may withdraw or alter a programme For more information please see Student contract

OUR INTERNATIONAL LINKS
The degree offers the opportunity to spend a doing your placement abroad before returning for your final of study

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it