Chemistry

What is it like to study chemistry at Hallam?

Chemistry is a fascinating subject. On our course you will study topics all the way from Quantum Mechanics through to Drug Discovery and Environmental Chemical Analysis. The course is taught with the focus towards application and employability. You will learn not only the theory, but why it is important and how to apply it to solve real world problems.

Practical work is a fundamental part of your development to become an independent chemist. During the year you will spend on average one full day a week in the laboratory undertaking scenario based lab practicals. You will develop skills in modern organic synthesis, analytical chemistry (on industry grade instruments) as well as techniques to probe the fundamental nature of matter and energy.

We are a teaching focused, research active department. Many of our staff are involved in internationally recognised research and this cutting edge science leads into the teaching. In the final year and MChem year you will undertake your own research, supervised by an academic, and a number of these projects lead on to peer reviewed publications.

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The Course - BSc/MChem

The first year of the course is divide along the traditional boundaries within chemistry; organic, inorganic, physical and analytical. The lectures build on from the subjects you have already studied and develop these ideas to gain a deeper understanding of the core concepts of chemistry.

The second year focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of the topic. How do you apply physical chemistry laws to analytical techniques to study organic chemistry reactions that use an inorganic catalyst. Brilliant.

There is an optional, highly recommend, placement year. Where you can go out into industry and gain real-world experience.

The final year consists of elective modules, all taught in the first semester, in a number of different areas, so you can study the topics that interest you the most. The second semester is research focused, you'll conduct a full time, supervised research project and apply what you have learnt during your degree.

Progress onto the integrated Masters (MChem) course, which consists of taught modules to a Masters level, research skills training and significant research focused lab time, aims to develop you into an independent, driven, employable research chemist.

Chemistry has a long history at Sheffield Hallam University

In November 2017 we held an event to celebrate 50 years of Chemistry at Sheffield Hallam University. There were inspiring talks and discussions by alumni and current students, as well as a talk from Professor Sir John Holman, the President of the Royal Society of Chemistry, about what the future may hold for chemistry.

The drinks receptions being enjoyed by all