Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry with Materials

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry with Materials

Course Title

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry with Materials

MQF Level

6

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

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A pass at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in Chemistry and a pass at Intermediate Level at Grade C or better in either Physics or Pure Mathematics.

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The course in Chemistry with Materials (Honours) will equip you with a broad and balanced appreciation of the core areas of chemistry; ranging from inorganic, organic, physical and analytical chemistry, to computational chemistry, macromolecular chemistry and photochemistry, to name a few. During the course, students will gain a basic knowledge of materials science and technology. You will be provided with a range of practical skills in the main areas of chemistry in order to understand and assess risks and work safely in a chemical laboratory. Your inclined skill set and knowledge will proceed them to graduate or further their studies in chemistry or a multi-disciplinary area involving chemistry. Participation in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a more diverse and multicultural academic journey is encouraged by the department. In your final year, you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge by carrying out a research-based dissertation.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CHE1204 Principles of Materials Modelling 3 ECTS    
CHE1215 Methods of Chemical Calculations 6 ECTS    
CHE1360 Principles of Organic Chemistry 6 ECTS   (NC)  
CHE1700 Chemistry Practical 1 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CHE1340 Principles of Inorganic Chemistry 4 ECTS   (NC)  
CHE1350 Principles of Analytical Chemistry 4 ECTS   (NC)  
CHE1356 Principles and Industrial Applications of Chemical Metrology 5 ECTS    
LIN1063 Academic Reading and Writing in English 2 ECTS    
MME1201 Fundamentals of Material Science 1 5 ECTS    
PHY1020 Basic Concepts in Physics 1 2 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CHE1217 Additional Techniques of Chemical Calculations 4 ECTS    
CHE1330 Principles of Physical Chemistry 4 ECTS   (NC)  
CHE1384 Principles of Solid State Chemistry 4 ECTS    
MME1202 Physical Metallurgy and Diffusion 5 ECTS    
PHY1030 Basic Concepts in Physics 2 2 ECTS    

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year II: 60 ECTS credits

 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CHE2365 Organic Chemistry 2 5 ECTS   (NC)  
CHE2375 Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics 5 ECTS   (NC)  
CHE3155 Chemistry of Main Group Elements 5 ECTS   (NC)  
CHE3245 Separation Techniques and Analytical Chemistry 5 ECTS   (NC)  
MME2203 Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Materials 5 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CHE2075 Introductory Environmental Chemistry 5 ECTS   (NC)  
CHE2364 Organic Spectroscopy 5 ECTS   (NC)  
CHE2385 Chemistry of Co-ordination Compounds 5 ECTS   (NC)  
CHE3135 Physical Chemistry of Liquids and Solutions 6 ECTS   (NC)  
CHE3255 Organic Chemistry 3 5 ECTS   (NC)  
MEC2101 Statics and Mechanics of Materials for Scientists 5 ECTS    
MME2205 Fundamentals of Material Science 2 4 ECTS    

 
Requirement for regular progression to year III: 60 ECTS credits

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CHE3900 Dissertation in Chemistry 18 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CHE3091 Organic Photochemistry 2 ECTS    
CHE3390 Synthetic Organic Chemistry 6 ECTS    
CHE3416 Chemistry and Material Properties of Polymers 5 ECTS   (NC)  
MME3101 Material Degradation 4 ECTS    
MME3211 Principles of Material Characterization 5 ECTS    
SCI3503 Public Speaking and Presentations Skills for Scientists 2 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CHE3461 Organometallic Chemistry and Structural Determination of Inorganic Materials 4 ECTS    
MME2206 Materials Selection 4 ECTS    
MME3004 Materials Testing Techniques 5 ECTS    
 
Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) Students are to choose one of the following:
 
MME3201 Engineering Materials 1 5 ECTS    
MME3210 Materials Processing Techniques 5 ECTS    
MTM3001 Metamaterials and Related Materials 5 ECTS    

 
Requirement for successful completion of Year III: 60 ECTS creditsRequirement for award of B.Sc.(Hons) in Chemistry with Materials: 180 ECTS credits

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Bachelor of Science – B.Sc. and Bachelor of Science (Honours) – B.Sc.(Hons.) under the auspices of the Faculty of Science.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • recall and explain of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to the subject areas as identified above;
  • apply such knowledge and understanding to the solution of both qualitative and quantitative problems in chemistry;
  • handle chemical materials safely,
  • conduct risk assessments
  • solve problems of both a qualitative and a quantitative nature, and
  • apply numerical and mathematical methods areas outside the field of study.

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Fee per academic year: Eur 10,800

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The course provides you with the necessary academic background for a chemistry career in industrial and teaching environments and fulfils the requirements for postgraduate studies at Masters or Doctoral level in chemistry and related subjects.

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