MSci Honours in Chemistry with French (UCAS Code: FR11)
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For course information
Dr Gary Sheldrake
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
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BSc Honours
Chemistry 3 yrs (F100)
Chemistry with a Year in Industry 4-yr SW (F104)
Chemistry with Forensic Analysis 3 yrs (F1F4)
Medicinal Chemistry 3 yrs (F150)
Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry 4 yrs (F154)
MSci Honours
Chemistry 4 yrs (F105)
Chemistry with Professional Studies 4-yr SW (F103)
Chemistry with French* 5 yrs (FR11)
Chemistry with Spanish* 5 yrs (F1R4)
Chemistry with Study Abroad* 5 yrs (F106)
Medicinal Chemistry 4 yrs (F15A)
Medicinal Chemistry with Professional Studies 5-yr SW (F15B)
*subject to approval
Entrance Requirements
BSc Chemistry, Chemistry with Forensic Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry
(incl. sandwich options)
A-level: BBB including Chemistry and a second Science subject + GCSE Mathematics.
Irish Leaving Certificate: B2B2B2B2CC/B2B2B2B2B2 including Higher Level grade B2 in Chemistry and a second Science subject + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade C in Mathematics.
MSci Degrees
A-level: AAB including Chemistry and a second Science subject + GCSE Mathematics.
Irish Leaving Certificate: AB2B2B2B2B2 including Higher Level grade B2 in Chemistry and a second Science subject + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade C in Mathematics.
MSci Chemistry with French/Spanish/Study Abroad
A-level: AAB including Chemistry and a second Science subject + GCSE Mathematics.
For French option: A-level French or AS-level French grade B.
For Spanish option: A-level Spanish or AS-level Spanish grade B or GCSE Spanish grade B.
Irish Leaving Certificate: AB2B2B2B2B2 including Higher Level grade B2 in Chemistry and a second Science subject + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade C in Mathematics.
Note: if the language is studied at a higher level then the grade required at that level must be achieved.
For students whose first language is not English
An IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification, details of which are available at: http://go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs
If you are an international student and you do not meet the entrance requirements, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Queen's University Belfast, which will prepare you for successful study on these degree courses. INTO Queen's University Belfast is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including: International Foundation in Engineering and Science
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Chemistry is a core science subject that touches almost every aspect of our daily lives, and will become increasingly important in our future knowledge-based society. Chemists develop life-saving drugs, polymers, pest control agents and catalysts that can enhance our quality of life beyond measure.
Four-year MSci degrees are available for high-calibre students with the ability and aspiration to practise Chemistry at the highest levels. BSc students with excellent performance may transfer to the MSci at any time up to the end of Stage 2.
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All degrees are modular, with six modules each year. All provide a thorough training in Chemistry, through compulsory core modules offering in-depth study of the three main subject areas - inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Different pathways offer opportunities to specialise.
Chemistry
Students undertake topics such as organic synthesis, materials chemistry and spectroscopy alongside the core modules. In the later stages there are optional specialist modules, and extended practical/project work. Stage 4 MSci students carry out an independent research project.
Chemistry with Study Abroad
Students take French or Spanish alongside Chemistry in the first two years, spend a year abroad studying Chemistry in French or Spanish, and return to Queen's for Stage 3.
Chemistry with Forensic Analysis
Students take specialist modules at Stages 2 and 3 and undertake a forensic/analytical project. There is input to the degree from professional forensic scientists.
Medicinal Chemistry
Students take modules which include Biochemistry, Genetics and Medicinal Chemistry, and undertake a medicinal or biological project.
MSci with Professional Studies
These four-year degrees incorporate an industrial placement with a distance learning element.
BSc sandwich degrees
Stuudents spend their third year working in industry (subject to the availability of a suitable placement), then return to Queen's for a final year of study.
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Accreditation/Professional Recognition: the BSc degrees are recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institute of Chemistry in Ireland, and the MSci Chemistry is accredited by The Royal Society of Chemistry.
Facilities/Support: all our degrees feature extensive laboratory work, so students develop excellent practical skills. Lectures are backed up by small group tutorials and workshops, and contact hours are extensive.
Flexibility: we teach Chemistry as well as Chemical Engineering and in the first year students have the unique opportunity to switch between the two different subjects.
Placement: there may be opportunities for short placements and work experience during your degree. Past placement employers have included pharmaceutical companies such as Almac, Boehringer Ingelheim, Warner-Chilcott, Norbrook (veterinary), Randox (medical diagnostics), and Seagate.
Last updated: 11.09.13
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