Chemical Physics with a Year in Industry

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 10.6 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 17.5 k / Year(s) Deadline: Jan 15, 2025
200 place StudyQA ranking:1053 Duration:48 months

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Description

We offer a distinctive and integrated approach to chemical physics by delivering the chemistry and physics teaching for this degree programme within a single department. Chemical Physics has been an integral part of, and a major research theme in, the School since its foundation. All who teach on this degree course are professional research-active chemists and physicists. During their studies, students acquire a broad understanding of molecular science with an increasing focus on its interface with physics. Modules include core chemistry, which runs alongside an extensive grounding in appropriate mathematical techniques and relevant physics - ranging from atomic interactions right through to relativity. Studying in an internationally recognised centre of interdisciplinary research, students benefit from research-led teaching.
In the first two weeks of year 2 you will prepare a Curriculum Vitae and begin applying to a range of companies. The School liaises with a number of companies and will be able to provide up-to-date information. However, the onus is very much on the student to research and apply for their placements. We cannot guarantee any student a work placement, however we will offer our full support and guidance in this process. Students who have not successfully secured a work placement by the end of the second year will transfer onto the non-industry based Mchem biological and medicinal chemistry programme. The University Careers Centre holds information on how to apply and offers a free help service for writing CVs and advice on interview techniques. Companies will decide on appointments to placements over the following months. Although there is a lot of competition, it is our experience that most students will have found a placement within six months, although this depends on prevailing economic circumstances.
You will take up your industrial placement at the start of year 3.
A wide range of companies are participating in this scheme, including:

  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Pfizer
  • AstraZeneca
  • British Sugar
  • Novartis
  • AkzoNobel.

Typical salaries are in the range of £13,000 - £15,000 per year.
Students are engaged in a wide range of projects related to the taught programme. Your assessment will be based on your industrial project, your report, a presentation on your report, and on your performance in a distance learning module.
The Course Directors will be happy to discuss your options at any time, provide information about companies and help with your decision making. The Director and other staff of the Careers Centre are also available to offer advice based on many years experience with industrial placement schemes.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee
  • EUR 10560 Year (EEA)
  • EUR 17480 Year (Non-EEA)

Home/EU £9,000; International £14,900

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 240 ECTS
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test
  • English
Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time Intensity Flexible

Course Content

Year 1

The first year is taught by both the School of Chemistry and the School of Mathematics. Modules include mathematics for scientists, an introduction to laboratory based work and special topics in chemical physics. These are in addition to modules in basic organic, inorganic and physical chemistry and quantum mechanics.

Year 2

The second year consists of laboratory work, including a specialised laboratory module on chemical physics, teaching in the core chemistry topics and additional lectures in mathematics and theoretical chemistry. Please note that the Year Abroad and Year in Industry are taken between Years 2 and 3.

Final Year

This year involves a research project in chemical physics focusing on one of the key areas of modern chemical physics, such as laser interactions, surface chemistry, light harvesting and smart materials. For this you will spend time in a research group, usually alongside doctoral researchers working on research council-sponsored projects, in areas at the forefront of their field. Many students have found that as well as completing a project that helps them to achieve a good degree, this module can lead onto a research degree. There are further modules of core material in physical chemistry and analytical chemistry with a range of optional modules.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 TOEFL iBT® test : 78

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Requirements

  • A Level: AAB including Chemistry and Mathematics
  • International Baccalaureate: 33 points to include HL Chemistry at grade 6 and HL Maths at grade 6
  • Scottish Highers: AAAAB including Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: AAB including Advanced Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: AAAABB in Irish Leaving Certificate including Chemistry and Mathematics at Higher Level
  • Access Course: See below
  • HND: Please contact institution for further information
  • European Baccalaureate: Overall 80% to include Chemistry and Mathematics

Students for whom English is a Foreign language

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading). Recognised English Language qualifications include:

  • IELTS: 6. overall (minimum 5.5 in any component)
  • TOEFL: Internet-based score of 78 overall (minimum 20 in Speaking component, 17 in Writing and Listening components and 18 in Reading components.
  • PTE: 55 overall (minimum 51 in any component).

If you do not meet the University's entry requirements, our INTO Language Learning Centre offers a range of university preparation courses to help you develop the high level of academic and English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.

Interviews

The majority of candidates will not be called for an interview. However, for some students an interview will be requested. These are normally quite informal and generally cover topics such as your current studies, reasons for choosing the course and your personal interests and extra-curricular activities.

Gap Year

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year, believing that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry and may wish to contact the appropriate Admissions Office directly to discuss this further.

Special Entry Requirements

We ask all our applicants to have A2-level or equivalent Chemistry and Mathematics.

General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Intakes

The School's annual intake is in September of each year.

Alternative Qualifications

We encourage you to apply if you have alternative qualifications equivalent to our stated entry requirement. Please contact us for further information.

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 45 credits at Level 3, including 12 Level 3 credits in Chemistry and 12 Level 3 credits in Mathematics.

GCSE Offer

Students are required to have GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language at Grade C or above.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

  • Access Bursary

    Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

  • Alumni Bursary

    Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of East Anglia.

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