What you will study: Our courses combine core chemistry modules with topics such as forensic evidence, the toxicology of drugs and DNA profiling. You’ll also benefit from our excellent links with leading companies, where you can choose to complete a Professional Training or Industrial Research placement. You can apply to study for either a BSc or an MChem. The MChem builds on the BSc with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters. If you study for an MChem, you’ll spend a year doing industry-based research before returning for a final year of masters-level modules. Professional recognitionBSc (Hons) - Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem). MChem - Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem). Foundation yearIf you don’t meet our entry requirements, you might still be able to apply for this degree with a Chemistry Foundation Year. This is an extra year of study to develop your skills and make it easier for you to get started at university. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree. To see what modules you’ll be studying, refer to the foundation tab in the 'Course structure' section. FacilitiesYou’ll carry out practical work with modern equipment in our recently refurbished laboratories. Our commitment to the development of your practical skills means you’ll spend a great deal of time using these facilities. For your final-year research project, you’ll work within our research laboratories alongside active researchers such as PhD students.