BSc (Hons) or MChem — 2027 entry Chemistry

The module provides an introductory overview of the main techniques used in analytical chemistry. It provides understanding  of the fundamental principles of chemical analysis as well as the main aspects of their application. The combination of lectures and practical sessions allows the students to get familiarised with the common practices in an analytical chemistry laboratory (calibration of instrumentation, validation, analysis of quality control samples, etc.) as well to introduce them to health & safety regulations and risk assessment.

This module provides an introduction to Inorganic Chemistry and contains both theoretical and laboratory components. The starting point is basic quantum theory which is built upon to explain the periodic table, key trends and the reactivity of main group and d-block elements. This is underpinned by a review and extension of bonding theories.

This module introduces and develops subject-specific skills underpinning your first year of study at degree level, as well as enhancing your employability by development of transferrable skills: Mathematics: for the manipulation of physical laws, basic calculations and applications of more advanced mathematical techniques in Chemistry Computing: for the manipulation and presentation chemical and experimental data, basics of molecular modelling, responsible use of genAI Statistical skills: for presentation, analysis and significance testing of hypotheses and analytical data Independent reading, writing and presentation skills on chemically relevant information and job/placement applications These skills are essential to the study of Chemistry and allied sciences and will be built upon further in all future modules on this degree, and particularly those with a significant laboratory component.

This module gives an introduction to organic chemistry based on an orbital approach to structure and bonding, then a structure and bonding approach to reactivity, followed by the application of structure, bonding and reactivity to simple functional group organic chemistry.  A practical component will teach basic organic laboratory skills and allow students real-life experience of carrying out some of the chemistry taught in the lectures. 

This module gives an introduction to fundamental laws that govern the behaviour of matter through an understanding of the properties of matter at molecular, atomic and subatomic level. This will in some cases build on your existing knowledge (e.g. atomic structure gained in CHE1042, or pre-university knowledge in thermodynamics), and in others introduces you to new knowledge essential for the understanding of later concepts in Physical Chemistry such as in CHE2040.

The module provides an overview of the industrial production of major chemicals at the larger scale, and their use in society. This includes aspects of chemical processes including economics, societal effects, health and safety, and engineering. The module also introduces the numerous interlinked chemical processes, both natural and anthropogenic, that take place within the Earth¿s environment. This includes coverage of the impact they may have for life on Earth along with potential solutions to current environmental issues.

This module further develops subject-specific skills underpinning your first year of study at degree level, as well as enhancing your employability by development of transferrable skills: Mathematics: for the manipulation of physical laws, basic calculations and applications of more advanced mathematical techniques in Chemistry Computing: for the manipulation and presentation chemical and experimental data, basics of molecular modelling, responsible use of genAI Independent reading, writing and presentation skills on chemically relevant information and job/placement applications These skills are essential to the study of Chemistry and allied sciences and will be built upon further in all future modules on this degree, and particularly those with a significant laboratory component.

This module builds upon the basic concepts taught at FHEQ level 4 and prepares students for the advanced research-led concepts of FHEQ level 6 and, where applicable, for relevant placements. Specifically, new reactions leading to carbon–carbon bond formation are explained, while the concepts of aromatic chemistry are expanded to heteroaromatics.

This module discusses the theoretical knowledge and skills required for the interpretation of NMR, IR, Raman, MS and UV-Vis spectra

Enhancing a knowledge and application of analytical chemistry including an awareness of the operation of modern instruments in research and industrial environments.

The students will gain understanding of the fundamental concepts behind materials involving extended inorganic and organic structures, along with their properties and applications (encompassing Sustainability and Global and Cultural Capabilities pillars). This includes an introduction to characterisation techniques that are more specific to materials chemistry (e.g. diffraction techniques, thermal analysis, mechanical testing, and characterisation of magnetic and conduction properties) compared to small molecule chemistry.

This module builds on concepts introduced at level 4 to inform, analyse and stimulate enquiry into Intermediate topics in Physical Chemistry. The student will learn fundamental and applied aspects of phases and equilibria, spectroscopy, surfactants, colloids and emulsions and gain hands-on experience of a range of experimental techniques that reinforce the learning outcomes of the module. 

This module builds on knowledge from the Inorganic Chemistry module at level 4 and expands on the principles of bonding and reactivity to include p-, d-, and f-block elements and gives students an introduction to molecular symmetry. The associated laboratory component further develops skills in the synthesis and characterisation of inorganic compounds.

This module builds on fundamental concepts introduced to students in Level 4 (CHE1041 Organic Structure, Reactivity and Functional Groups) and Level 5 (CHE 2044 Organic carbon-carbon bond formation and Heterocyclic Chemistry) organic chemistry courses and Level 5 Spectroscopy module (CHE2036 Applied Organic Spectroscopy).   This is a high level module in organic chemistry, moving from the predominantly functional group approach of Level 4 beyond the skeletal construction approach of Level 5, to deal with modern and more conceptually challenging reactions and strategies for dealing with multistep syntheses. These are the reactions that are commonly used in contemporary organic synthetic chemistry.

The module builds upon knowledge from Inorganic modules at level 4 and 5. This is achieved by introducing aspects of inorganic chemistry that have not been previously addressed and by reviewing and expanding previous knowledge towards applications. The main topic of the module is the bonding and reactivity of Organometallic compounds and the application of Organometallic d-block compounds in homogeneous catalysis. Also introduced is the application of group theory to the prediction and analysis of vibrational spectra of compounds. This expands on previous knowledge that a student gains at level 5 concerning the fundamentals of point groups and molecular symmetry. To compliment applications of Organometallic compounds, the applications of Inorganic materials will be emphasized by detailed discussion of the operating mechanism and uses of silicon-based and molecular-based electronics.

This module builds on levels 4 and 5 (physical chemistry, spectroscopy, inorganic modules and maths) to inform, analyse and stimulate enquiry into Physical Chemistry research in problems of relevance to industry and the environment. It features green chemistry, catalysis, surface science, advanced spectroscopy and photochemistry.

The project module is the culmination of your learning journey so far. Here you will be able to put into practice the theory and practical skills you have learned throughout the course. You will also be able to employ your transferrable skills in the oral examination and the dissertation. This module is intended allow final year students to put all their knowledge learned so far to use in an extended practical project. Students work in the research groups of one of the academic staff and carry out independent research leading to the production of a dissertation which is also defended by an oral examination. 

The module provides an introductory overview of the main techniques used in analytical chemistry. It provides understanding  of the fundamental principles of chemical analysis as well as the main aspects of their application. The combination of lectures and practical sessions allows the students to get familiarised with the common practices in an analytical chemistry laboratory (calibration of instrumentation, validation, analysis of quality control samples, etc.) as well to introduce them to health & safety regulations and risk assessment.

This module provides an introduction to Inorganic Chemistry and contains both theoretical and laboratory components. The starting point is basic quantum theory which is built upon to explain the periodic table, key trends and the reactivity of main group and d-block elements. This is underpinned by a review and extension of bonding theories.

This module introduces and develops subject-specific skills underpinning your first year of study at degree level, as well as enhancing your employability by development of transferrable skills: Mathematics: for the manipulation of physical laws, basic calculations and applications of more advanced mathematical techniques in Chemistry Computing: for the manipulation and presentation chemical and experimental data, basics of molecular modelling, responsible use of genAI Statistical skills: for presentation, analysis and significance testing of hypotheses and analytical data Independent reading, writing and presentation skills on chemically relevant information and job/placement applications These skills are essential to the study of Chemistry and allied sciences and will be built upon further in all future modules on this degree, and particularly those with a significant laboratory component.

This module gives an introduction to organic chemistry based on an orbital approach to structure and bonding, then a structure and bonding approach to reactivity, followed by the application of structure, bonding and reactivity to simple functional group organic chemistry.  A practical component will teach basic organic laboratory skills and allow students real-life experience of carrying out some of the chemistry taught in the lectures. 

This module gives an introduction to fundamental laws that govern the behaviour of matter through an understanding of the properties of matter at molecular, atomic and subatomic level. This will in some cases build on your existing knowledge (e.g. atomic structure gained in CHE1042, or pre-university knowledge in thermodynamics), and in others introduces you to new knowledge essential for the understanding of later concepts in Physical Chemistry such as in CHE2040.

The module provides an overview of the industrial production of major chemicals at the larger scale, and their use in society. This includes aspects of chemical processes including economics, societal effects, health and safety, and engineering. The module also introduces the numerous interlinked chemical processes, both natural and anthropogenic, that take place within the Earth¿s environment. This includes coverage of the impact they may have for life on Earth along with potential solutions to current environmental issues.

This module further develops subject-specific skills underpinning your first year of study at degree level, as well as enhancing your employability by development of transferrable skills: Mathematics: for the manipulation of physical laws, basic calculations and applications of more advanced mathematical techniques in Chemistry Computing: for the manipulation and presentation chemical and experimental data, basics of molecular modelling, responsible use of genAI Independent reading, writing and presentation skills on chemically relevant information and job/placement applications These skills are essential to the study of Chemistry and allied sciences and will be built upon further in all future modules on this degree, and particularly those with a significant laboratory component.

This module builds upon the basic concepts taught at FHEQ level 4 and prepares students for the advanced research-led concepts of FHEQ level 6 and, where applicable, for relevant placements. Specifically, new reactions leading to carbon–carbon bond formation are explained, while the concepts of aromatic chemistry are expanded to heteroaromatics.

This module discusses the theoretical knowledge and skills required for the interpretation of NMR, IR, Raman, MS and UV-Vis spectra

Enhancing a knowledge and application of analytical chemistry including an awareness of the operation of modern instruments in research and industrial environments.

The students will gain understanding of the fundamental concepts behind materials involving extended inorganic and organic structures, along with their properties and applications (encompassing Sustainability and Global and Cultural Capabilities pillars). This includes an introduction to characterisation techniques that are more specific to materials chemistry (e.g. diffraction techniques, thermal analysis, mechanical testing, and characterisation of magnetic and conduction properties) compared to small molecule chemistry.

This module builds on concepts introduced at level 4 to inform, analyse and stimulate enquiry into Intermediate topics in Physical Chemistry. The student will learn fundamental and applied aspects of phases and equilibria, spectroscopy, surfactants, colloids and emulsions and gain hands-on experience of a range of experimental techniques that reinforce the learning outcomes of the module. 

This module builds on knowledge from the Inorganic Chemistry module at level 4 and expands on the principles of bonding and reactivity to include p-, d-, and f-block elements and gives students an introduction to molecular symmetry. The associated laboratory component further develops skills in the synthesis and characterisation of inorganic compounds.

This module builds on fundamental concepts introduced to students in Level 4 (CHE1041 Organic Structure, Reactivity and Functional Groups) and Level 5 (CHE 2044 Organic carbon-carbon bond formation and Heterocyclic Chemistry) organic chemistry courses and Level 5 Spectroscopy module (CHE2036 Applied Organic Spectroscopy).   This is a high level module in organic chemistry, moving from the predominantly functional group approach of Level 4 beyond the skeletal construction approach of Level 5, to deal with modern and more conceptually challenging reactions and strategies for dealing with multistep syntheses. These are the reactions that are commonly used in contemporary organic synthetic chemistry.

The module builds upon knowledge from Inorganic modules at level 4 and 5. This is achieved by introducing aspects of inorganic chemistry that have not been previously addressed and by reviewing and expanding previous knowledge towards applications. The main topic of the module is the bonding and reactivity of Organometallic compounds and the application of Organometallic d-block compounds in homogeneous catalysis. Also introduced is the application of group theory to the prediction and analysis of vibrational spectra of compounds. This expands on previous knowledge that a student gains at level 5 concerning the fundamentals of point groups and molecular symmetry. To compliment applications of Organometallic compounds, the applications of Inorganic materials will be emphasized by detailed discussion of the operating mechanism and uses of silicon-based and molecular-based electronics.

This module builds on levels 4 and 5 (physical chemistry, spectroscopy, inorganic modules and maths) to inform, analyse and stimulate enquiry into Physical Chemistry research in problems of relevance to industry and the environment. It features green chemistry, catalysis, surface science, advanced spectroscopy and photochemistry.

The project module is the culmination of your learning journey so far. Here you will be able to put into practice the theory and practical skills you have learned throughout the course. You will also be able to employ your transferrable skills in the oral examination and the dissertation. This module is intended allow final year students to put all their knowledge learned so far to use in an extended practical project. Students work in the research groups of one of the academic staff and carry out independent research leading to the production of a dissertation which is also defended by an oral examination. 

This module introduces several principles and processes which underpin most physical science and engineering disciplines, which you are likely to study beyond the Foundation Year. Specifically, you will study topics that include S.I. units and measurement theory, electric and magnetic fields and their interactions, the properties of ideal gases, heat transfer and thermodynamics, fluid statics and dynamics, and engineering instrumentation and measurement. You will attend several lectures and a tutorial each teaching week alongside guided independent study opportunities to develop your understanding of topics more deeply, supported by the use of the university’s virtual learning platform.

This module introduces you to the core concepts of chemistry, including elements of inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Opportunities are provided for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge and comprehension, core skills, and reasoned judgements in familiar and unfamiliar chemistry and chemistry-related contexts. The module additionally supports the laboratory sessions in a parallel module this term, which also contains the analytical chemistry content that Surrey is well known for. The module uses a combination of teaching strategies that encompass cross discipline learning, novel teaching strategies, and traditional lecture teaching. A synoptic assessment of the assimilation of knowledge is used, to examine your understanding across the main strands of study in the module. The content starts from a basic, general overview of the main strands of chemistry before diverging into more specific, in-depth topics towards the end of the course. The content here is then further built upon in ENG0023, Further Foundational Chemistry (semester 2), where themes are revisited in more detail.

This module introduces the key concepts and skills in: - Laboratory skills: for the ability to work safely and competently in a professional chemistry laboratory - Transferable skills: several important skills are introduced through the conference project in this module, such as presentation skills, digital capabilities, and report writing - Computing: for the manipulation of experimental data and presentation of that data in a standard format - Mathematics: for the manipulation of physical laws and basic calculations in Chemistry - Statistical skills: for measures of central tendency, dispersion and the accuracy and precision of experimental data These skills are essential to the study of Chemistry and allied sciences and will be built upon further in a subsequent course in the next academic year, as well as used in all future modules on this degree, and particularly those with a significant laboratory component. This module compliments the parallel module, Foundational Chemistry.

This module provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and comprehension, practical and core skills and reasoned judgements in familiar and unfamiliar chemistry and biology contexts. It follows on from ¿Foundational Chemistry¿, further reinforcing the skills learnt in the first semester module, whilst also supporting the adjacent module, ¿Advanced Chemistry¿, by providing laboratory content that complements the chemistry teaching. Biology content is taught and discussed with topics chosen to support a chemistry degree, and throughout the semester, a group project is carried out by the students, culminating in a group presentation. This module will use a combination of teaching strategies that encompass cross discipline learning, reflection on outcomes, self-guided research, and traditional lecture teaching.

This module provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and comprehension in familiar and unfamiliar chemistry and chemistry-related contexts. It follows on from ¿Foundational Chemistry¿ in semester 1, further reinforcing the skills learnt in the module, whilst going further into the chemistry content. Here the basic content from semester 1 is further built upon, introducing more in-depth topics of organic, physical, inorganic, and analytical chemistry. This module is supported by ¿Applied Chemistry and Biology¿, whereby laboratory sessions will take place, that relate to the content in this module. This module will use a combination of teaching strategies that encompass cross discipline learning, reflection on outcomes, and traditional lecture teaching.

This module introduces several principles and processes which underpin most physical science and engineering disciplines, which you are likely to study beyond the Foundation Year. Specifically, you will study topics that include S.I. units and measurement theory, electric and magnetic fields and their interactions, the properties of ideal gases, heat transfer and thermodynamics, fluid statics and dynamics, and engineering instrumentation and measurement. You will attend several lectures and a tutorial each teaching week alongside guided independent study opportunities to develop your understanding of topics more deeply, supported by the use of the university’s virtual learning platform.

This module introduces you to the core concepts of chemistry, including elements of inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Opportunities are provided for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge and comprehension, core skills, and reasoned judgements in familiar and unfamiliar chemistry and chemistry-related contexts. The module additionally supports the laboratory sessions in a parallel module this term, which also contains the analytical chemistry content that Surrey is well known for. The module uses a combination of teaching strategies that encompass cross discipline learning, novel teaching strategies, and traditional lecture teaching. A synoptic assessment of the assimilation of knowledge is used, to examine your understanding across the main strands of study in the module. The content starts from a basic, general overview of the main strands of chemistry before diverging into more specific, in-depth topics towards the end of the course. The content here is then further built upon in ENG0023, Further Foundational Chemistry (semester 2), where themes are revisited in more detail.

This module introduces the key concepts and skills in: - Laboratory skills: for the ability to work safely and competently in a professional chemistry laboratory - Transferable skills: several important skills are introduced through the conference project in this module, such as presentation skills, digital capabilities, and report writing - Computing: for the manipulation of experimental data and presentation of that data in a standard format - Mathematics: for the manipulation of physical laws and basic calculations in Chemistry - Statistical skills: for measures of central tendency, dispersion and the accuracy and precision of experimental data These skills are essential to the study of Chemistry and allied sciences and will be built upon further in a subsequent course in the next academic year, as well as used in all future modules on this degree, and particularly those with a significant laboratory component. This module compliments the parallel module, Foundational Chemistry.

This module provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and comprehension, practical and core skills and reasoned judgements in familiar and unfamiliar chemistry and biology contexts. It follows on from ¿Foundational Chemistry¿, further reinforcing the skills learnt in the first semester module, whilst also supporting the adjacent module, ¿Advanced Chemistry¿, by providing laboratory content that complements the chemistry teaching. Biology content is taught and discussed with topics chosen to support a chemistry degree, and throughout the semester, a group project is carried out by the students, culminating in a group presentation. This module will use a combination of teaching strategies that encompass cross discipline learning, reflection on outcomes, self-guided research, and traditional lecture teaching.

This module provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and comprehension in familiar and unfamiliar chemistry and chemistry-related contexts. It follows on from ¿Foundational Chemistry¿ in semester 1, further reinforcing the skills learnt in the module, whilst going further into the chemistry content. Here the basic content from semester 1 is further built upon, introducing more in-depth topics of organic, physical, inorganic, and analytical chemistry. This module is supported by ¿Applied Chemistry and Biology¿, whereby laboratory sessions will take place, that relate to the content in this module. This module will use a combination of teaching strategies that encompass cross discipline learning, reflection on outcomes, and traditional lecture teaching.

This module provides an introduction to Inorganic Chemistry and contains both theoretical and laboratory components. The starting point is basic quantum theory which is built upon to explain the periodic table, key trends and the reactivity of main group and d-block elements. This is underpinned by a review and extension of bonding theories.

The module provides an introductory overview of the main techniques used in analytical chemistry. It provides understanding  of the fundamental principles of chemical analysis as well as the main aspects of their application. The combination of lectures and practical sessions allows the students to get familiarised with the common practices in an analytical chemistry laboratory (calibration of instrumentation, validation, analysis of quality control samples, etc.) as well to introduce them to health & safety regulations and risk assessment.

This module introduces and develops subject-specific skills underpinning your first year of study at degree level, as well as enhancing your employability by development of transferrable skills: Mathematics: for the manipulation of physical laws, basic calculations and applications of more advanced mathematical techniques in Chemistry Computing: for the manipulation and presentation chemical and experimental data, basics of molecular modelling, responsible use of genAI Statistical skills: for presentation, analysis and significance testing of hypotheses and analytical data Independent reading, writing and presentation skills on chemically relevant information and job/placement applications These skills are essential to the study of Chemistry and allied sciences and will be built upon further in all future modules on this degree, and particularly those with a significant laboratory component.

This module gives an introduction to organic chemistry based on an orbital approach to structure and bonding, then a structure and bonding approach to reactivity, followed by the application of structure, bonding and reactivity to simple functional group organic chemistry.  A practical component will teach basic organic laboratory skills and allow students real-life experience of carrying out some of the chemistry taught in the lectures. 

This module gives an introduction to fundamental laws that govern the behaviour of matter through an understanding of the properties of matter at molecular, atomic and subatomic level. This will in some cases build on your existing knowledge (e.g. atomic structure gained in CHE1042, or pre-university knowledge in thermodynamics), and in others introduces you to new knowledge essential for the understanding of later concepts in Physical Chemistry such as in CHE2040.

The module provides an overview of the industrial production of major chemicals at the larger scale, and their use in society. This includes aspects of chemical processes including economics, societal effects, health and safety, and engineering. The module also introduces the numerous interlinked chemical processes, both natural and anthropogenic, that take place within the Earth¿s environment. This includes coverage of the impact they may have for life on Earth along with potential solutions to current environmental issues.

This module further develops subject-specific skills underpinning your first year of study at degree level, as well as enhancing your employability by development of transferrable skills: Mathematics: for the manipulation of physical laws, basic calculations and applications of more advanced mathematical techniques in Chemistry Computing: for the manipulation and presentation chemical and experimental data, basics of molecular modelling, responsible use of genAI Independent reading, writing and presentation skills on chemically relevant information and job/placement applications These skills are essential to the study of Chemistry and allied sciences and will be built upon further in all future modules on this degree, and particularly those with a significant laboratory component.

This module builds upon the basic concepts taught at FHEQ level 4 and prepares students for the advanced research-led concepts of FHEQ level 6 and, where applicable, for relevant placements. Specifically, new reactions leading to carbon–carbon bond formation are explained, while the concepts of aromatic chemistry are expanded to heteroaromatics.

This module discusses the theoretical knowledge and skills required for the interpretation of NMR, IR, Raman, MS and UV-Vis spectra

Enhancing a knowledge and application of analytical chemistry including an awareness of the operation of modern instruments in research and industrial environments.

The students will gain understanding of the fundamental concepts behind materials involving extended inorganic and organic structures, along with their properties and applications (encompassing Sustainability and Global and Cultural Capabilities pillars). This includes an introduction to characterisation techniques that are more specific to materials chemistry (e.g. diffraction techniques, thermal analysis, mechanical testing, and characterisation of magnetic and conduction properties) compared to small molecule chemistry.

This module builds on concepts introduced at level 4 to inform, analyse and stimulate enquiry into Intermediate topics in Physical Chemistry. The student will learn fundamental and applied aspects of phases and equilibria, spectroscopy, surfactants, colloids and emulsions and gain hands-on experience of a range of experimental techniques that reinforce the learning outcomes of the module. 

This module builds on knowledge from the Inorganic Chemistry module at level 4 and expands on the principles of bonding and reactivity to include p-, d-, and f-block elements and gives students an introduction to molecular symmetry. The associated laboratory component further develops skills in the synthesis and characterisation of inorganic compounds.

This module is a distance learning module, undertaken by MChem students while completing their placement.The module builds on fundamental concepts introduced to students at Level 5. This module starts as a high level, problem solving, module in organic and inorganic structure determination. Techniques taught are one and two-dimensional multinuclear NMR, UV-vis, FTIR, single rystal XRD and EPR spectroscopy. This module continues by investigating the properties of electrically conducting materials.

Enhancing personal, professional and research skills with an aim to enhance professional employability. This module will enable students to evidence and evaluate their placement experiences and transfer that learning to other situations through written and presentation skills.

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), which is the accrediting body for your degree, now requires that students on accredited Chemistry degrees must undertake a maximum of 30 credits as distance learning during the placement year. To ensure your degrees are complaint, we are adapting our year 3 assessment strategy, to have one module (30 credits) for distance learning and two modules (totalling 90 credits) that are assessed at the end of the placement.

Organic chemistry research is dominated by synthesis and this is very much the underlying concept of this module, although the indispensable mechanistic aspects that underpin synthesis are prominent. There is much emphasis on strategy and critical analysis of work that is at the forefront of the topic and the application of the knowledge to real-world examples. 

The module is designed to build upon knowledge from Inorganic modules at level 4, 5 and 6. This is achieved by introducing areas of inorganic chemistry that have not been addressed previously and by expanding towards the applications of topics that were introduced earlier in the programme. The aim is to develop an advanced understanding of Organometallic chemistry and its applications in homogeneous catalysis, involving both d-block transition metals and main group elements.

This module builds on levels 4 and 5 physical chemistry (but also on spectroscopy, inorganic modules and maths) to inform, analyse and stimulate enquiry into Physical Chemistry research in problems of relevance to industry and the environment. It features green chemistry, catalysis, surface science, nanomaterials and photochemistry.

This module is the culmination of the learning journey for MChem students and is intended to allow final year MChem students to put all their knowledge learned so far to use in an extended practical project. Students work in the research groups of one of the academic staff and carry out independent research leading to the production of a dissertation defended by an oral examination. The work must be of MChem standard and requires critical appraisal of the work and literature. It is not enough to just do the project.