Chemistry with French for Science

These courses involve training in the use and presentation of material, in particular scientific and technical, in the target foreign language (French, German or Spanish) in written and oral forms, in a clear and effective manner and for a range of purposes and audiences. The language courses also comprise an introduction to the theory and practice of translation, with a focus on the language for science, as well as further studies in the history, politics, science and technology of the countries concerned. The curriculum also gives an opportunity to conduct a research project and attend taught courses at an approved educational institution in the respective European country. In the fourth year, the courses contain modules on the use of computational tools and packages, and in particular the internet as a language and translation aid. These courses aim to produce first-degree graduates who are well equipped to pursue careers both in chemical sciences and, more broadly, in industry and in the public sector (particularly in multinational companies and international institutions). They aim to provide a broad and balanced training in laboratory and research skills and in language and language-related studies, with the emphasis on science and technology, and a broad education in the fundamental aspects of chemistry and of the French/German/Spanish language and related studies, including an introduction to the theory and practice of translation, with a focus on the language of science. 

Course Content and Structure

First year: Work carried out in Term 1 constitutes the Foundation course and is crossdisciplinary Lectures: All of the following lecture modules are taken: Revision Maths; Chemical Reactivity; Atomic Structure; Introduction to Spectroscopy and Characterisation; Maths for Chemistry part 1; Aromatic Chemistry; Chemical Equilibria; Stereochemistry; Molecular Structure; Periodicity; Coordination Chemistry; Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes; Haloalkanes, Alcohols, Amines;
Chemistry of Carbonyls and Carboxyls; Data Presentation and Analysis;
States of Matter; Quantum Chemistry, part 1; Chemical Kinetics.
Ancillary subject: French/German/Spanish Language for Science. The level of this course will vary depending on entry qualification.
Humanities course: A course on the history and politics of France, Germany or Spain.
Practical work: Courses in Basic Techniques, Synthesis, Theoretical Methods, part 1. A Chemical Information Technology (CIT) course including a short project is taken which introduces the use of computers for access to chemical information and for molecular modelling. Workshops in arrow pushing and spectroscopy.
Second year: All the following lecture modules are taken:
Inorganic Lectures: All of the following lecture modules are taken: NMR and EPR Spectroscopy;
Molecular Orbitals in Inorganic Chemistry; Main Group Chemistry; Transition
Metal Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry; Crystal and Molecular Architecture.
Organic Lectures: All of the following lecture modules are taken: Organic Synthesis, part 1;
Introduction NMR Spectroscopy; Heteroaromatics; Bioorganic Chemistry;
Pericyclic Reactions; Conformational Analysis.
Physical Lectures: All of the following lecture modules are taken: Electronic Properties of Solids;
Quantum Chemistry; Maths for Chemistry, part 2; Interfacial Thermodynamics; Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Kinetics.
Ancillary subject: French/German/Spanish Language for Science Humanities course: A course on Science and Technology in the French, German or Spanish speaking countries.
Practical work: Synthesis Laboratories parts 1 and 2; Physical Chemistry Laboratory,Theoretical Methods, part 2. A molecular modelling workshop is also held.
Third year:
Inorganic Lectures: All of the following Term 1 lecture modules are taken: Inorganic Mechanisms and Catalysis; Advanced Main Group Chemistry; Advanced Transition Metal Chemistry.
Organic Lectures: All of the following Term 1 lecture modules are taken: Polymers: The Essential Guide; Introduction to Physical Organic Chemistry; Organic Synthesis, part 2; An Introduction to Reaction Stereoelectronics.
Physical Lectures: All of the following Term 1 lecture modules are taken: Molecular Reaction Dynamics; Photochemistry; Statistical Thermodynamics.
Specialised Lectures: You take six elective Term 2 lecture courses out of around twenty offered in Inorganic chemistry, Organic chemistry and Physical chemistry. At least 2 must be taken in each branch of Chemistry.
Ancillary subject: French/German/Spanish Language for Science.
Humanities course: A course in Scientific and Technical Translation for French, German or Spanish (term 1 and Term 2) and a course of preparation for the year abroad in Term 3.
Practical/Project work: Practical work comprises four labs in Terms 1 and 2: Inorganic chemistry laboratory, Organic chemistry laboratory, Physical chemistry laboratory, Computational chemistry laboratory.
Fourth/final year:
You are abroad during Term 1 and Term 2 (October – May) at a French, German or Spanishspeaking University carrying out a Chemistry research project and a non-technical Humanities Dissertation on a topic of local political, economic, cultural and/or historical interest written in the host country’s language.

Candidates should normally offer three A levels at A grade: chemistry, mathematics and one other (not general studies).
We will also consider candidates with equivalent qualifications including:
 International Baccalaureate, for which we require chemistry HL at grade 7, mathematics HL at grade 6 and at least 38 points overall.
 Scottish Advanced Highers, which we consider equivalent to English/Welsh A levels.
Specifically for these Chemistry with French, German, or Spanish for Science courses at least a B grade in the relevant language at AS level is required. A-level proficiency is preferred.
For all courses, passes are required in English, mathematics and physics or combined science at GCSE, typically grade B or better (grade B for English).

Thermo Fisher Scholarship

Student Status EligibilityValue Required    
Open pre-enrolment only
ValueValue Required    
$5000
Number AvailableValue Required - 8
Further Eligibility Criteria InformationValue Required    
This scholarship is available to HOME applicants who have received a conditional firm or unconditional offer from Imperial College by the published deadline. Only available to Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Earth, Science and Engineering, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Life Sciences and Mathematics students only.
Your household income must also have been assessed to be £60,000 or less by your government funding authority (e.g. Student Loans Company).
 DurationValue Required    
Maximum of 4 years
Application Deadline DateValue Required    
07-MAY-2015

How to apply
 There is no separate application form that you need to complete in order to apply for this scholarship. 
  Your department will assess your academic merit from your UCAS form and your predicted A-Level results, and will select the best candidate as the scholar.  Each Department will be allocated one award. 
Value of the Award
The successful Scholars will receive a cash bursary (the equivalent in £GBP) of $5,000 per annum. The award is for a maximum of 4 years, excluding repeat periods of study.

Outcome of the Award
The successful candidate will be notified by email no later than 4 July 2015.  If you have not heard from us by this date please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.
Please note that the successful scholar will be expected to meet informally with the donors on occasions, and will be required to submit a short statement of progress each year that will be shared with the donors.
This award is for students starting in the academic year 2015-16 and cannot be deferred.

President's Undergraduate Scholarships

Student Status EligibilityValue Required    
Open pre-enrolment only
ValueValue Required    
£3,000 one off scholarship payment upon enrolment
Number AvailableValue Required - 112
Further Eligibility Criteria InformationValue Required    
 All applicants are reviewed by their academic departments as part of the admission process and nominated on the basis of academic excellence and potential.
 DurationValue Required    1 year
Selection ProcessValue Required    
There is no seperate application process for these awards. Selection will be determined by departments' usual admissions processes.

The standard MSci programme lasts four academic years and carries 240 ECTS credits. Students have the option of undertaking additional study or project work in the summer vacations to raise their ECTS count to 270.