BSc (Honours) in Chemistry
Open University
Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 6,924 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* cost per year full-time; £3,462 - cost per year part-time
Introduction
Learn about the structure, properties and reactivity of molecules. This fundamental knowledge plays an integral role in our understanding of the world. Chemistry is a broad subject – including organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and analytical chemistry. And it can include other fields such as biological chemistry and environmental chemistry. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the subject while developing your investigative, practical and scientific literacy skills.
Key features of the course
- Study the classical disciplines, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. Plus analytical, environmental and biological chemistry.
- Develop investigative and laboratory skills. Engage with interactive live web broadcasts from our labs, and carry out practical investigations using our award-winning OpenSTEM Labs.
- Further, develop your hands‑on practical skills at our lab schools. And meet other Open University chemistry students.
- Apply your knowledge in a final project. Explore a chemistry topic of your choice in depth.
Accessibility
We make all our qualifications as accessible as possible and have a comprehensive range of services to support all our students. This qualification uses a variety of study materials and has the following elements:
- studying mainly online material. Online learning resources may include websites, audio/video media clips, and interactive activities such as online quizzes
- using mathematical and scientific expressions, notations and associated techniques
- undertaking practical work using campus-based and online laboratories
- working with specialist reading material such as scientific journals
- using specialist software
- working in a group with other students
- using and/or producing diagrams and/or screenshots
- finding external/third party material online.
Program Outcome
This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:
- Knowledge and understanding.
- Cognitive skills.
- Practical and professional skills.
- Key skills.
The level and depth of your learning gradually increase as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; e-learning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.
Curriculum
Course details
This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.
- You’ll start Stage 1 with a 60-credit introductory science module, then continue with another 60-credit science module.
- At Stage 2, you’ll study one 60-credit module and two 30-credit modules. Plus attend a lab school.
- At Stage 3, you’ll study a 60-credit module and a 30-credit module, plus attend a lab school. You’ll complete your degree with a 30-credit project module.