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Chemistry
MChem (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F103 MChem (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: F102 BSc (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F101 BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: F100
Typical offers
A level: AAB (MChem) / ABB (BSc) to include Chemistry and preferably one other Science or Maths IB: (MChem) 35 (6,6,5 HL) / (BSc) 34 (6,5,5 HL) including HL Chemistry and preferably one other science or Maths at HL BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: (MChem) DDD / (BSc) DDM in Applied Science to include optional modules 13, 14, 18 and 19 GCSE: GCSE Maths grade 4/C
The principles and application of modern chemistry underpin many important UK industries. The broad base of this course allows students to take up careers in all areas of chemical science as well as non-chemistry careers.
Year 1
Areas studied include organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry as well as key laboratory skills.
Year 2
Areas studied include spectroscopy, energetics and equilibria, structure and reactivity, and laboratory practical work.
Optional placement/study year
Optional professional placement and/or overseas study.
Year 3
Areas studied include advanced organic, inorganic, analytical and physical chemistry, biological and medicinal chemistry, and new chemical technologies. A dissertation is also undertaken.
Year 4 (MChem only)
Areas studied include a wide range of optional modules allowing specialisation, plus an extended literature review.
Graduate destinations
Companies include GSK, 3M, Fujitsu, Lubrizol, Pirelli, Unilever, PwC.
Chemistry with Computing
MChem (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F130 MChem (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: F131 BSc (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F132 BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: F133
Typical offers
A level: AAB (MChem) / ABB (BSc) to include Chemistry and preferably one other Science or Maths IB: (MChem) 35 (6,6,5 HL) / (BSc) 34 (6,5,5 HL) including HL Chemistry and preferably one other science or Maths at HL BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: (MChem) DDD / (BSc) DDM in Applied Science to include optional modules 13, 14, 18 and 19 GCSE: GCSE Maths grade 4/C
This degree will provide a solid understanding of chemistry and will also teach how modern techniques in computational chemistry and data analysis can be put to optimal use to solve problems in chemistry encompassing in-silico drug development, materials design, and the analysis of large data sets.
Year 1
Areas studied include organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry, as well as laboratory practical skills.
Year 2
Areas studied include spectroscopy, energetics and equilibria, structure and reactivity, laboratory practical and computational work, and an introduction to computer programming.
Optional placement/study year
Optional professional placement and/or overseas study.
Year 3
Areas studied include advanced organic, inorganic, analytical, physical chemistry, and a variety of techniques in computer assisted chemistry. A dissertation and practical investigative projects are undertaken.
Year 4 (MChem only)
Areas studied include a wide range of optional modules allowing specialisation, alongside a dissertation and an extended research project which runs over both semesters.
Graduate destinations
This course was launched in 2021 so there are no graduates yet, but it has been designed to prepare students for careers in such areas as drug development, analytical science, and information and communication technologies.
*Diploma in Industrial/Professional/International Studies
*Diploma in Industrial/Professional/International Studies
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
MChem (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F129 MChem (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: F128 BSc (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F127 BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: F151
Typical offers
A level: AAB (MChem) / ABB (BSc) to include Chemistry and preferably one other Science or Maths IB: (MChem) 35 (6,6,5 HL) / (BSc) 34 (6,5,5 HL) including HL Chemistry and preferably one other science or Maths at HL BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: (MChem) DDD / (BSc) DDM in Applied Science to include optional modules 13, 14, 18 and 19 GCSE: GCSE Maths grade 4/C
The search for new drugs to combat cancer, heart disease and infections remains an important challenge at the forefront of medical research. This course offers you the opportunity to study chemistry with subjects allied to medicine and the pharmaceutical industry.
Year 1
Areas studied include organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry, as well as laboratory practical skills.
Year 2
Areas studied include further laboratory practicals, spectroscopy, energetics and equilibria, structure and reactivity and biological chemistry.
Optional placement/study year
Optional professional placement and/or overseas study.
Year 3
Areas studied include advanced inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, drugs synthesis and discovery, pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis, pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism. A dissertation is also undertaken.
Year 4 (MChem only)
Areas studied include advanced modules in chemistry and biology, plus an extended literature review.
Graduate destinations
Employers include The Francis Crick Institute, NHS, Boots, GSK, British Sugar, Mondel¯ez International, KPMG.
*Diploma in Industrial/Professional/International Studies
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Communication and Media
We have long been recognised as an international centre of academic excellence driven by cutting-edge research and teaching. Communication and Media at Loughborough is a classic social science study area with a distinguished track record. Our BSc Media and Communication degree provides a thorough grounding in the social scientific analysis of media and communication. This means you will develop the skills of critical thinking and analysis that are in high demand across a wide range of vocations. Our undergraduates are actively encouraged to pursue lines of enquiry that reflect their intellectual interests. Our international reputation is well established: We have ranked 1st in the UK for Communication and Media Studies for 4 years running (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021). We are 2nd in the UK for research intensity, and 90% of our research is judged ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2014). You will be taught by world-renowned experts in their field at a university that is ranked Gold for its teaching quality (TEF 2017#). The BSc Media and Communication degree is ideal for critical and reflective students who want to make sense of how power and influence work in today’s complex and turbulent world. Placement year or study abroad
Our undergraduate students have the option to undertake study abroad or work placements in leading companies across the media and communication sector.
Career prospects
We were recently ranked 3rd in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Communication and Media Studies (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021). Our course covers a wide range of topics through a variety of modules, providing insight into careers within the sector and beyond. Students can (and do) adapt their degree to reflect their career aspirations and academic interests.
1ST IN UK FOR COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES THE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021
1ST IN UK FOR COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES THE COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021
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