Chemistry
Chemistry and Sport Science
General information
This course offers two highly valued specialisations, comprising a mixture of Chemistry and Sports Science modules and includes specialist options.
If you select the sandwich course, following Year 2 you will spend a year working in industry or commerce. The course is a 50/50 split between Chemistry and Sports Science.
Students follow a core Chemistry course covering all major areas of Chemistry. The sports science component offers a wide range of modules and students may choose from modules in biomechanics, psychology, nutrition, education and physiology.
Career Prospects
Many of the skills developed during the course are transferable and students find employment in a wide variety of commercial and government organisations.
Recent graduates have gone on to further study, or directly into employment including chemistry, marketing and the financial sector. Some recent destinations include University Sports Officer, IT Tutor, and Trainee Accountant.
Course structure
Modules typically include
Year 1
- Energetics and Rates of Change
- Structure and Reactivity in Inorganic Chemistry
- Chemical and Phase Equilibria
- Mathematics for Chemistry
- Concepts in Main Group Chemistry
- Analysis and Performance in Sport
- Biomechanics of Sport
- Exercise Physiology
- Fitness and Training
- Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Year 2
- Spectroscopy and the Structure of the Universe
- Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
- Structure and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry
- Molecular Basis of Life
- Advanced Kinetics and Quantum Mechanics
- Structural Kinesiology
In addition you choose further subjects from:
- Exercise Physiology
- Acquiring Movement Skills
- Methods of Analysis in Sports Biomechanics
- Psychological Issues and Strategies in Sport
- Psychological Factors in Competitive Sport
- Biomechanics of Sports Movements
Year 3
- Synthesis of Organic Molecules
- d-Block Chemistry
- Atomic Spectrometric Analysis
- p-Block Ligands, cages and clusters
- Analytical Separation Methods
Plus further subjects from:
- Sport and Exercise Medicine
- Sport Nutrition
- Applied Physiology of Sports Performance
- Advanced Methods of Analysis in Sports Biomechanics
- Psychology of Sporting Excellence
- Exercise Psychology
- Motor Control of Sports Movements
Study options and entry requirements
Here you will find information about the various study options available for this course and the entry requirements for each option.
BSc (Hons) 3 years full-time
UCAS code: FC16
- A-Level
- 300-320 points including Chemistry at grade C
- SQA
- IB
- 32 points including 5 at HL in Chemistry and one other science
- Other
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM profile
- Additional
BSc (Hons) DIS / DPS 4 years full-time sandwich
UCAS code: FCC6
- A-Level
- 300-320 points including Chemistry at grade C
- SQA
- IB
- 32 points including 5 at HL in Chemistry and one other science
- Other
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM profile
- Additional
SQA = Scottish Qualifications Authority IB = International Baccalaureate