Chemistry with Management
Where business meets chemistry
This course is taught jointly with Warwick Business School (WBS) and is aimed at highly motivated, enterprise-aware students seeking to develop scientific and commercial expertise. You will encounter much of the chemistry tackled by your contemporaries, supplemented by modules from the WBS portfolio covering all the central elements of the Business World: Operations Management, Marketing, and Finance. In year 2 you choose further modules that extend your experience within WBS up to one-third of the overall course weighting. You continue to study Chemistry modules in year 3, to the highest level, ensuring that you graduate with the technical knowledge required to take you into the role you seek in science-based industries. Chemistry with Management graduates often progress to careers in Finance or Consultancy as well as the Chemical Industry.
Modules
Modules currently available in the Department of Chemistry include Mathematics and Physics for Chemistry, Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry, Introduction to Organic Chemistry, Introduction to Physical Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Statistical Mechanics, Solid State Materials, Polymer Chemistry and Basic Molecular Modelling.
Options vary between courses and are subject to change.
For more details on the module options on offer at this time, take a look at the University's Module Catalogue.
Assessment
By laboratory reports, presentations, posters and essays to monitor progress and provide regular feedback, and summative examinations each year.
Student Profile: Alexander Parker, 4th year, MChem
'I chose to study chemistry as it offers many routes into the job market for a variety of professions. The thing I like most is the lab work which is intellectually stimulating. I also like the ability to get most of my work done in the day, leaving me time to enhance my degree with all the other opportunities Warwick offers. I was given the chance to work in a research group during my summer holiday, where I attended national chemistry conferences and got paid through the Warwick Undergraduate Research Scholarship Scheme. I’ve also been able to pursue my hobbies, playing in the brass band and winning the top award at the national concert band festival conducting the wind orchestra.
I never realised how much I would enjoy studying for my degree. I’ve been surprised by how friendly the staff are, and how willing people are to help'.
UCAS Code: F1N2 BSc/ChM
TYPICAL OFFERS
The typical offers listed below are for 2012 entry.
A level: BSc: AAB in 3 A level subjects including Chemistry (or equivalent), plus A level (or equivalent) in Mathematics (preferred) or Physics.
A levels in Applied Subjects and Mixed Portfolios: Candidates considered on an individual basis. Grades and subject mix required will be similar to those for candidates taking academic A and AS qualifications.
International Baccalaureate: BSc: 36 points with at least 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and at least 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (preferred) or Physics.
Scottish Qualifications: MChem and BSc: AA in 2 Advanced Higher subjects including Chemistry and either Mathematics (preferred) or Physics + Higher BBB in three other subjects.
Cambridge Pre-U: BSc: D3 D3 M2
Welsh Baccalaureate: See here
Overseas Qualifications: See here
Access Courses: Access to HE Diploma (QAA-recognised) including appropriate subjects with distinction grades in level 3 units. Candidates must meet essential subject requirements: please contact the Department of Chemistry before application.
Warwick HEFP: Applications will be considered.
General Studies/Critical Thinking: Offers normally exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS
A level Chemistry (or equivalent), plus A level (or equivalent) in Mathematics (preferred) or Physics.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Gap Year: Applications for deferred entry welcomed.
Open Days: University Open Days give applicants the opportunity to see the Department and the campus. We take into account individual circumstances when making our offer and consider it very important that you have first-hand experience of where you intend to study. We therefore strongly encourage all applicants to attend one of our Departmental Admissions Days. These are reserved for current applicants who have accepted an invitation to attend. Offers are normally made before candidates have attended a Departmental Admissions Day.
Overseas Students: Candidates living outside the UK welcome to visit at any time. Tel: +44 (0)24 7652 3678 or e-mail chem-undergraduate@warwick.ac.uk to arrange a tour and meeting with one of the Admissions Tutors.
Admissions: +44 (0)24 7652 3723
Email: ugadmissions@warwick.ac.uk
