Chemists and chemical engineers make products that we use in our everyday life, from vitamin C to chocolate, from creams to packaging, and from fuels to washing powders.
You will study how to ensure the safe, sustainable and profitable production of chemicals and materials that will not only improve people's quality of life but also contribute towards a better future for our planet.
This programme is academically the same as the BSc (Hons) Chemistry but, as an applied chemist, you will undertake a final year research project under the supervision of one of our academic staff.
We cater for the needs of 'pure' chemists and provide the opportunity to explore the industrial, pharmaceutical, technological and commercial dimensions of chemistry. Business and other specialist topics are built into our courses enabling you to develop valuable management skills.
Applied Chemistry
Applied Chemistry
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You'll share your first year with chemical engineers, to ensure you have a good grounding in the subject before gaining a deeper insight into the industrial processes.
Areas including sustainability and health and safety will be key to your learning, while more scientific and advanced modules will give you the technical skills you need for your career.
You have the option to spend a year on placement in industry after your second academic year. Many students take advantage of this option and find the experience extremely beneficial both for their development as an engineer and their final year performance.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Students who have completed grade 12 and the Tawjihi are eligible to apply for a one-year International Foundation Programme and then progress to undergraduate study.
If you have or you are on the path to study a different qualification, please contact us at [email protected] for an evaluation.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 67
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 93
Career
This course gives you a broad grounding in the principles of chemistry, preparing you to enter research, development or production in the chemical process industries or to undertake postgraduate research or teaching certificates. Alternatively you may pursue a career in areas as diverse as commerce, administration, accounting, banking or the civil service.
For students interested in biological chemistry, there are also opportunities in a wide variety of modern exciting industries including pharmaceuticals, agro-chemicals, biotechnology, environmental control, water, renewable energy and materials. Recent graduates have gone on to join big companies including BT, Kodak, BP, Unilever, Kappa and Procter and Gamble.
Fee Information
How to Apply
Our UCAS institution code is A80.
Completing your UCAS application isn’t a quick job, but keep in mind you don’t have to fill it out all in one go. Take your time to make sure it reflects the best of you.
Add @aston.ac.uk and @ucas.com to your email address book and check your emails regularly (keep an eye on your Junk folder too, just in case).
You’ll be sent important information throughout the application process via both email and text message. It normally takes around a few working days for us to process an application, however in certain cases it can take a little longer. Please be patient – we haven’t forgotten about you!
Applied Chemistry
Aston University, Birmingham
United Kingdom, Birmingham