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Computational Modelling and Machine Learning Approaches Towards Understanding Asymmetric Catalytic Organic Reactions

• Elliot Farrar
• Department of Chemistry

Student thesis : Doctoral Thesis › PhD

• Machine learning
• Reaction modelling
• Computational chemistry
• Density functional theory
• Semi empirical quantum chemistry
• Asymmetric catalysis
• Organocatalysis

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Type : Thesis

Jones Research Group

 department of chemistry, university of bath , matthew jones.

Matthew Jones FRSC is a Professor in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Bath. Having completed his PhD at Cambridge University (under the supervision of Prof. B.F.G. Johnson FRS) he moved to Bath in 2004 to undertake a Post-doc in the group of Prof. M.G. Davidson. He was appointed to an RCUK academic fellowship in 2007, lectureship in 2011, senior lectureship in 2012, to reader in December 2015 and Professor in July 2019. He has published over 130 papers and has an H-index of 33, further Matthew holds several patents relating to the more industrially relevant areas of his work.

The group’s main research areas are the production of biopolymers, utilisation of biomass and CO 2 upgrading. We collaborate with Chemists/Engineers world wide – for example Prof. Joe Wood (Birmingham) EPSRC catalysis hub project (Fuel production from sugars) and recently EP/P016405/1 (a three year program to start in June 2017 looking at the PLA recycling); Prof. Sonja-Herres-Pawlis (Aachen) new initiators for PLA formation and DFT modelling.

Matthew teaches on a broad range of inorganic chemistry in the department. He was the recipient of the Mary Tasker Award in 2015, which is awarded for excellence in teaching at the University. He is currently the Director of Teaching in the Department.

Chemistry BSc (Hons)

3 years, starting in september 2024.

Develop practical and theoretical skills across all areas of chemistry, ready to tackle major challenges in a range of careers.

From addressing climate change, to developing new pharmaceuticals or tackling food security, chemistry is vital in modern day society.

This course has the broadest range of subjects of all our chemistry courses. In the first two years, you’ll study an introduction to all areas of chemistry, gaining the practical and theoretical skills needed to design experiments and test hypotheses. This includes understanding the theories of chemical behaviour and how they're applied.

We will use relevant examples to illustrate the application of chemistry in our everyday lives. You’ll draw upon the expertise of academics in the Department and could even contribute to the world-leading research being carried out.

Tailor to your interests

You can specialise in a particular field through optional units, cutting edge research topics, and a choice of project-based units. All of our chemistry degrees start with the same core units, so you'll have the flexibility to switch courses after the first year.

• If you want a more in-depth study experience, you could consider applying for our MChem Chemistry course.

Supporting your studies

As a student here, you’ll be part of a supportive department with friendly staff, an open-door culture and an active student community, including our chemistry society and Chem Crew student mentors.

Put your learning into practice

Alongside teaching, our academics carry out research in all branches of chemistry and you’ll have the chance to contribute to the world-leading research they are working on. You can also apply what you’ve learnt during your degree in research laboratories, at public engagement events, and in schools.

• Read research news and reports from students in the department .

Develop your professional skills

You'll be exposed to a wide variety of opportunities to develop professional and transferable skills. These skills (e.g creativity, problem-solving, numeracy, IT, communication, and analysis) will support you throughout your time in Bath and your future career. After graduating, you will be adaptable and able to analyse problems critically in an ever-changing world and confidently develop creative and logical solutions.

Use specialist facilities

You'll learn core experimental skills in our well-equipped undergraduate teaching laboratories, specifically synthetic, analytical and computational methods. You will also have access to the University's world-class characterisation facilities including hands-on NMR, mass spectrometry, diffraction, microscopy and chromatography.

• Take a look at an undergraduate lab session in our 360 video .

Get ready for your future career

A wealth of career opportunities are open to you as a chemistry graduate. You could go on to work in chemistry specific areas but would also be well-suited to roles in education, scientific publishing, administration, banking and finance, or further study such as a PhD or PGCE.

Examples of recent employers include:

• Johnson and Johnson
• AstraZeneca
• Estee Lauder Companies
• Rebellion Brewing Company

Find out more about what our graduates go on to do.

Learn more on our Virtual Experience page

You can learn more about studying Chemistry at Bath by visiting our Chemistry Virtual Experience page to hear from staff and students in the department.

2024/25 Academic Year

Before you apply for a course, please check the website for the most recently published course detail.

We understand that you will want to know more about the shape of the academic year. We work hard and plan for different scenarios, to be able to welcome you to the University of Bath at the start of each semester.

• Course structure

Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

At Bath, our courses are made up of units of study. Compulsory units cover core concepts that you'll need to understand as part of your degree programme. Some of our courses also offer the opportunity for you to study optional units. These allow you to specialise in particular areas of knowledge that interest you.

As an undergraduate, you will be expected to take 120 credits (60 ECTS credits) in each academic year . Credits are usually split evenly across your two semesters of study. 120 credits (60 ECTS credits) are the equivalent of 1,200 notional hours of study; this includes contact time with staff and your own independent learning.

All credits displayed on this page are ECTS credits.

Compulsory units

Analytical and spectroscopic techniques, foundations and applications of chemistry, skills for chemists, year 1 laboratory, year 1 options, characterisation, analytical chemistry and spectroscopy, computational chemistry, fundamental concepts of chemistry, macromolecules and biomolecules, year 2 laboratory, advanced chemistry 1, advanced practical skills, problems and solutions in modern chemistry a, final year project options.

• Study abroad or placement

We also offer this course with a professional placement or study abroad . You can take advantage of our links with industry and research institutions to gain extra experience for your CV, make new contacts or try out a career option.

• Learning and assessment

You’ll be taught and assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject.

These lists are to give you an idea of some, but not all, of the learning and assessment methods used on this course. They are not exhaustive lists and methods are subject to change.

Learning and teaching

Contact hours.

Timetabled contact hours, which may be made up of lectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratory classes, vary throughout your course and between courses but are typically between 15 and 20 hours a week in your first year.

Our teaching for this course is delivered through in-person learning on campus, supported by high quality online provision. The significant majority of contact hours over the duration of your course will be in person, and this will be enhanced by some online delivery which will constitute a smaller proportion of these contact hours, depending on your programme of study, year of study and chosen optional units. This may be supplemented by additional activities such as a small number of online learning sessions (not live), skills development sessions, and personal tutorials.

The amount of timetabled sessions on campus in later years may vary based on the options you choose, with a greater emphasis on independent learning. Project and dissertation units will generally have fewer scheduled sessions to allow you time for your independent work – this may also mean the number of hours of timetabled sessions each week will vary within a year.

Independent learning

In addition to timetabled contact hours, you are expected to undertake independent learning and assessment activities. Typically, this might be around 15 to 25 hours per week in your first year, and include individual research, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, preparing course working assignments, presentations, or revising for exams. After your first year, the emphasis on independent learning becomes greater, for example in a final year project.

Assessment breakdown

You will be assessed by a range of methods designed to develop and test your skills and knowledge. These include examinations (written and oral), presentations, practical work, literature reviews and laboratory reports.

In year one 55 to 65% of your course will be assessed through examinations, and 35 to 45% through coursework, including practical work. The balance of assessment methods will vary throughout your degree and will depend on your choice of optional units.

In your final year, you will be expected to complete a project or dissertation, which will primarily be assessed individually.

We can make reasonable adjustments to assessment procedures for students with disabilities, take a look at our  Disability Service’s pages  for information.

• Professional accreditations

By studying a course with a professional accreditation, you could have the chance to get workplace experience, learn about new developments in the industry and apply for membership with the accrediting body. You may also be able to apply for jobs in the industry without having to do any more exams.

Our course is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Recognition of professional qualifications

As well as being recognised as a higher academic qualification, a number of our degrees are also accredited by professional bodies in the United Kingdom. An accredited degree may entitle you to work in a specific profession within the UK, and abroad (where there are reciprocating arrangements with professional bodies in other countries).

The requirements to practise a profession vary from country to country. If you wish to practise your profession outside the United Kingdom, you are advised to confirm that the UK professional qualification you seek is valid in the country in which you are intending to work.

‘It offers such a range that now I have so many doors that are starting to crack open. I think that's really exciting.’

• Entry requirements

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying your chosen degree. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience, areas of interest from your current studies or other relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

Our typical offers for this course depend on the amount of science and mathematics you have studied before you join it. You will always need a strong performance in Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject as part of your entry qualifications. If you have studied additional science or mathematics subjects the grades we require may be lower, as detailed in the relevant entry requirements section.

Science and mathematics subjects we accept include:

• Biology or Human Biology
• Computer Science
• Electronics
• Environmental Science
• Food Science or Food Technology
• Mathematics
• Further Mathematics

We know that the context in which you are studying can have an impact on your ability to perform your best in exams and coursework, or limit which subjects or qualifications you are able to study at your school or college. We consider any application based on its merits, including your background and circumstances, including through:

• our contextual admissions process
• our approach to considering mitigating circumstances

Origin of qualifications

British qualifications, a level typical offer.

Your typical offer depends on how many science and mathematics subjects you study in your A level subjects.

If you study Chemistry and at least two other maths or science subjects:

AAB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and two other science or mathematics subjects.

If you study Chemistry and only one other maths or science subject:

AAA in three A levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject.

If you study four or more subjects and could meet either set of requirements, our typical offer will normally be the lower of the two (AAB).

Read more about our approach to A levels and AS levels.

A level Contextual offer

ABB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and two other science or mathematics subjects.

AAB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and B in one other science or mathematics subject.

We seek to foster an outstanding and inclusive community at Bath. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us.

Find out if you may be eligible for a contextual offer.

Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers.

If you study four or more subjects and could meet both the AAB and ABB set of requirements, our contextual offer will normally be the lower of the two (ABB).

A level Alternative offer

We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.

ABB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and two other science or mathematics subjects plus one of:

• grade A in an EPQ or IEPQ
• grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate
• grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification
• grade B in AS level Mathematics or Statistics (except if you are studying an A level in that subject)
• grade B in a fourth A level, where your four A levels include Mathematics or Statistics
• an appropriate grade in any other project qualification we recognise

AAB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and B in one other science or mathematics subject plus one of:

• grade A in an EPQ
• grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
• grade B in a fourth A level, where your second science A level is Mathematics or Statistics

If you study four or more subjects and could meet both the AAB and ABB set of requirements, our typical alternative offer will normally be the lower of the two (ABB).

If you receive an offer, you will receive each alternative offer you qualify for alongside the typical offer. You only need to meet one of these sets of conditions to meet your offer overall.

Read more about how our alternative offers work.

International Baccalaureate Typical offer

International baccalaureate diploma.

36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or mathematics course.

We accept either HL Mathematics course and Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences as a second science or mathematics subject for this degree.

Read more about how we consider the IB Diploma.

Standard Level in essential subjects

Chemistry is required at Higher Level.

If you are not studying a second science or mathematics subject at Higher Level and you are taking it at Standard Level we may be able to consider you. In this case the typical offer is 36 points with 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry plus 7 in the Standard Level subject .

Standard Level Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations cannot be accepted as a second science or mathematics subject.

International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme

We consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis based on the individual IB certificates and vocational qualifications you study within the programme. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider IB Certificates and common vocational qualifications.

To be considered for this course you will need Chemistry at Higher Level.

If you are studying a BTEC National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Applied Science we may be able to consider you on the basis of that alone - please see our Pearson Edexcel BTEC requirements section.

Your IB courses and vocational study must include sufficient additional science content.

International Baccalaureate Certificates

If you are studying IB subjects as part of the IB Diploma, you will usually need to complete the full diploma programme to be considered.

If you do not follow the IB Diploma programme, we can consider stand-alone IB Higher Level Certificates either on their own or combined with other qualifications. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider IB Certificates.

To be considered for this course you will need Chemistry at Higher Level. Your study must also include sufficient additional science content.

International Baccalaureate Contextual offer

35 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or mathematics course.

You must study Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject at Higher Level to be eligible for a contextual offer for this course.

Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer

Btec level 3 extended diploma (rqf).

DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Applied Science.

You must be studying the following units as part of your BTEC qualification: Applications of Organic Chemistry, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemical Reactions. We prefer you to have also studied Practical Chemical Analysis.

Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.

Read more about our approach to Extended Diplomas.

BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates

We accept Level 3 Diplomas and Extended Certificates alongside A levels or in combination with each other. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates.

You must be studying A level Chemistry or BTEC Applied Science. We cannot normally consider Biology as a second science alongside a BTEC in Applied Science.

T Level Typical offer

D overall with grade A in the core component in a Science T Level plus grade A in A level Chemistry.

You must be studying A level Chemistry alongside your T Level qualification.

We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Science. We cannot consider a T Level in Healthcare Science for this course.

Your GCSE profile will be an important part of selection if you apply with a T Level. You will also be required to undertake an interview as part of the application process if your application is assessed as suitable.

Scottish Highers Typical offer

If you study Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject:

AB in two Advanced Highers including A in Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject.

If Chemistry is your only science or mathematics Advanced Higher:

AA in two Advanced Highers including Chemistry.

We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.

Read more about how we consider Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

Access to HE Diploma Typical offer

A pass in the Access to HE Diploma, with at least 36 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 12 credits in Chemistry units achieved at Distinction (including units in both Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, but excluding Biochemistry) and a further 12 credits in Mathematics, Physics or Biology units achieved at Distinction.

Open University credits Typical offer

Pass units worth 120 credits including a minimum of a Pass 2 with 75% in a relevant Level 2 Chemistry unit.

Typically we would be looking for you to have studied units worth at least 120 credits including 30 credits at Level 2. We would ideally be looking for you to be taking units including S112: Science: concepts and practice and S215 Chemistry: Essential Concepts . This information is a guide and we consider students applying with Open University Credits on a case-by-case basis. We will consider your application carefully and take note of any previous qualifications or relevant work experience. We may be able to consider alternative units to those listed. Please contact us to discuss your profile.

Suitable applicants progressing via this route may be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.

Taking OU credits may be counted as degree-level study by the Student Loans Company and therefore may be counted as previous study and have an impact on your ability to access student loans for the entirety of your chosen degree. We recommend that you discuss this in detail with the SLC before following this progression route to the University of Bath.

Combinations of qualifications Typical offer

We accept a range of other qualifications offered in UK, as well as combinations of typically studied qualifications (such as A levels and BTECs). You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider UK qualifications.

To be considered for this course, your combination of qualifications must include A level Chemistry (or equivalent).

You can contact us at [email protected] for more advice.

GCSE requirements

• GCSE Mathematics grade 6 or B
• GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)

Read more about how we consider GCSEs.

English language requirements

If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
• IELTS Indicator: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component
• TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
• TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition: 90 overall with 21 in each component
• The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
• The Pearson Test of English Academic Online (PTE Academic Online): we do not accept this qualification
• Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 180 with no less than 169 in all elements
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 180 with no less than 169 in all elements
• Duolingo: 120 overall with sub scores of Literacy 120, Comprehension 130, Conversation 115, Production 100
• LanguageCert SELT: B2 Communicator High Pass in both the Speaking test and the Listening, Reading, and Writing test

See the full list of accepted English qualifications .

Hong Kongese qualifications

Hong kong diploma of secondary education.

5,5,4 in three electives including 5 in Chemistry and one other science subject plus 3 in Core Mathematics or 5 in Chemistry and 4 in one other elective plus 5 in Core Mathematics.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

Advanced Placement Tests

We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.

The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College , our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).

We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.

Spanish qualifications

Titulo de bachiller.

A score of 8.5 overall with 9 in Chemistry and one other mathematics or science subject.

You must achieve a minimum of 6 in Mathematics.

European Baccalaureate

We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.

Japanese qualifications

Upper secondary school leaving certificate (kotogakko sotsugyo shomeisho).

Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.

Russian qualifications

Certificate of secondary education (attestat o (polnom) srednem obshchem obrazovanii), italian qualifications, diploma di esame di stato.

An overall score of 87% in the scientific pathway with 9 in Chemistry and 8 in one other science or mathematics subject from your final report card.

Portuguese qualifications

Certificado nível secundário de edução.

An overall average of 17.5 with 18, 18, 17 in three subjects including 18 in Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject.

You must achieve a minimum of 14 in Mathematics.

Your subjects grades will be taken as an average of your school results and external exams where relevant.

Romanian qualifications

Diplomă de bacalaureat.

9.0 overall with 9.0, 9.0, 8.5, in three subjects including 9.0 in Chemistry and one other mathematics or science subject.

If Mathematics is not included as one of these three subjects, you must also have achieved 7.0 in Mathematics in Year 10.

South African qualifications

National senior certificate.

77666 in five subjects with 82% in Physical Sciences and either Mathematics or Life Sciences.

We do not accept Life Orientation as one of these five subjects. You will also need a minimum of 5 in Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy).

Belgian qualifications

Certificat d'enseignement secondaire supérieur / diploma van hoger secundair onderwijs / abschlusszeugnis der oberstufe des sekundarunterrichts.

Due to the variety, structure and grading of these qualifications, applications are welcomed from students with these qualifications but we consider them on on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in applying, please contact us on [email protected] for further advice. Please provide copies of your school reports within your email for our consideration.

Turkish qualifications

Turkish high school diploma, private high school diploma, science high school diploma or anatolian high school diploma..

CGPA of 75% with 85, 80% in Chemistry plus one other mathematics or science subject from the final year. The 85% can be in Chemistry or the second mathematics or science subject.

You must achieve a minimum of 70% in Mathematics from any year.

European qualifications

86% overall with 9.0 in Chemistry (4 periods) and 8.5 in one of Biology (4 periods), Mathematics (5 periods), Physics (4 periods) or Advanced Mathematics.

Greek qualifications

Apolytirion.

18 in the Apolytirion plus AB in two A levels including A in Chemistry and one other mathematics or science subject.

If Mathematics is not one of your A Level subjects, you will need either grade 6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or 13 in Mathematics in the Apolytirion.

We cannot accept the Apolytirion unless it is studied alongside A levels. We do not accept Pan Hellenic examinations in place of an A level.

German qualifications

1.6 overall with 13 in Chemistry and one other mathematics or science subject.

You must achieve a minimum of 11 in Mathematics.

The required grades in Chemistry, Mathematics and the second subject (where applicable) must be achieved in your final examinations if you take them. If you do not take one of these subjects in your final examinations, you will need an average grade across 4 semesters in it.

Singaporean qualifications

Singapore a levels.

AAB in three H2 level subjects including A in Chemistry and one other mathematics or science subject.

If Mathematics is not taken as one of these three subjects, you must also have achieved grade B at O Level in Mathematics.

Polytechnic Diploma (3 years)

3.4 overall in Applied Chemistry with a minimum B+ in Chemistry modules.

We are unable to consider applications for entry into year 2 with a Polytechnic Diploma for this degree.

French qualifications

General baccalaureate (baccalauréat général).

13 overall with 15, 14 in two speciality subjects in the final year including Physics/Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject

BFI (Baccalauréat Français International) or OIB (Option Internationale du Baccalauréat) awarded prior to 2024

12 overall with 15, 14 in two speciality subjects in the final year including Physics/Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject

If you do not study Mathematics as a speciality subject in your final year, you will need one of: 60/100 in Mathematics from the Diplôme National du Brevet, 10 in Mathematics as a speciality subject in your penultimate year or 10 in the Additional Mathematics option in your final year.

By speciality subjects, we mean the subjects studied as 'enseignements de spécialités' as part of the General Baccalaureate. The grade we require is the grade awarded in the speciality subject from the written examinations taken in your final year.

Australian qualifications

High school certificates and certificates of education.

Pass the relevant certificate with an ATAR or TER of 93 with grade A or 80 in Chemistry and one other mathematics or science subject.

We can accept any of the following school leaver qualifications meeting these requirements:

-Australian Capital Territory Year 12 Certificate -New South Wales Higher School Certificate -Northern Territory Certificate of Education -South Australian Certificate of Education -Tasmanian Certificate of Education -Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning -Victorian Certificate of Education -Western Australian Certificate of Education

Our requirements for the Queensland Senior Certificate of Education are:

Overall Band Position of 2 with HA in Chemistry and one other science subject.

Canadian qualifications

High school diplomas from all provinces and territories except quebec.

85% average across 5 or 6 grade 12 subjects including 88% in Chemistry and 85% in one other science or mathematics subject

The number of grade 12 subjects we require will depend on your province or territory. Subjects with a less academic focus may be excluded.

You must achieve a minimum of 70% in a grade 11 or 12 Mathematics or Calculus subject.

Quebec diplôme d'études collégiales

85% average in a pre-university programme with 88% in all Chemistry courses and 85% in all courses in another science or mathematics subject

We accept the following pre-university programmes, depending on the Chemistry courses you have taken: Arts and Sciences; Science, Computer Science and Mathematics; Science

You must achieve a minimum of 70% in a Mathematics course.

We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section.

We accept the IB Diploma and our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section. If you are studying a mixture of IB courses and College Board qualifications please contact us for advice.

Danish qualifications

Studenterexamen (stx).

A weighted average mark of 10 with 10 in Chemistry A and one other level A science or mathematics subject.

You must achieve a minimum of 7 in Mathematics.

If you sit written and oral examinations in a subject, you must achieve the required grades in both.

We may be able to consider your application if you are taking the Højere Handelseksamen (HHX), Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX), Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF). Please contact us to discuss our requirements.

Emirati qualifications

Secondary school certificate (tawjihiyya), indian higher secondary school certificate (12th standard).

We accept the Indian 12th Standard and our entry requirements are listed under the 'India' section.

Bulgarian qualifications

Diploma za sredno obrazovanie.

5.5 overall with 5.8 in the Chemistry state matriculation exam and 5.8 in one other mathematics or science subject.

Any subject in your offer in which you do not take a state matriculation exam must be studied in your final year of school.

You must achieve a minimum of 4.0 in Mathematics.

South Korean qualifications

Ilbankye kodung hakkyo (general high school diploma), new zealander qualifications, national certificate in educational achievement (ncea).

Level 3 Diploma achieved with Merit including Level 3 Chemistry and one other science subject with 14 credits at Excellence (E) and one other Level 3 subject with 14 credits at Merit (M).

You must also achieve 10 credits of Merit in Level 2 Numeracy.

Irish qualifications

Irish leaving certificate.

H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 in six subjects from the Irish Leaving Certificate with H1, H2 in Chemistry and one further mathematics or science subject.

You will also need to achieve O2 in Mathematics if you are not studying it at Higher Level.

Thai qualifications

Higher secondary school certificate (mathayom suksa 6), norwegian qualifications, vitnemål for videregående opplæring (leaving certificate from upper secondary school).

An average of 4.2 in the common core subjects and an average of 4.8 across six optional programme courses including 5 in Chemistry 1 and 2 and 5 in two other science or mathematics courses.

You must achieve a minimum of 3 in any mathematics course.

These requirements are for the Specialisation in General Studies programme. Please contact us if you are taking a different programme.

We can only accept Mathematics R1/NS1 and R2/NS2 as mathematics subjects for this course.

We consider your grades in final assessment for each subject, or in examinations where you do not have a final assessment for that subject.

Swedish qualifications

Slutbetyg från gymnasieskola (upper secondary school leaving certificate).

Pass with A in Chemistry 1 and 2 and A in 200 credits in Mathematics including 3b, 3c, 4 or 5 plus A in a further 400 credits and B in a further 1200 credits or Pass with A in Chemistry 1 and 2, A in 200 credits in one other science subject and B in a further 200 credits in Mathematics including Mathematics 2a, 2b, 2c, 3b, 3c, 4 or 5 plus A in a further 400 credits and B in a further 1000 credits.

Croatian qualifications

Maturalna svjedodzba.

An overall grade of 4.5 with 5,5,4 in three subjects including Chemistry and a second mathematics or science subject at Advanced Level.

Malaysian qualifications

Sijil tinggi persekolahan malaysia (stpm).

If you are taking Chemistry and one other mathematics or science subject:

AAA including Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics.

If you are taking Chemistry and two other mathematics or science subject:

AAB including A in Chemistry and two of Biology, Mathematics and Physics.

If Maths is not taken in the STPM you will need to have achieved a grade B in Mathematics in the SPM.

We do not accept General Studies as one of these three subjects. We do not accept grade A- in place of grade A or grade B- in place of grade B.

Dua Tahun Matrikulasi (PDT)

CGPA of 3.4 in the science stream.

Diplomas are accepted case-by-case depending on your profile. Please contact us for further advice.

Canadian International Matriculation Programme

We accept this programme for direct entry and our requirements are the same as for a Canadian Secondary School Diploma. These are listed in the 'Canada' section.

Jordanian qualifications

General secondary education certificate (tawjihi), cypriot qualifications, cypriot apolytirion (private schools).

18 in the Apolytirion plus AB in two A levels including A in Chemistry and B in a second science or mathematics subject.

Cypriot Apolytirion (Public Schools from 2019)

We can often consider applications from students taking the Apolytirion in public schools in Cyprus without any additional A levels. This will depend on your subject stream and the advanced level subjects you are taking. Please email [email protected] to find out more about our requirements.

Lithuanian qualifications

Brandos atestatas (secondary school leaving certificate).

8.75 overall with 90, 85 in two state exams including 90 in Chemistry and 85 in one other mathematics or science subject.

You must achieve a minimum of 70 in Mathematics if it is not taken as a state exam.

Indian qualifications

Higher secondary school certificate (12th standard).

An average of 80% across four subjects with 85% in Chemistry and 80% in a mathematics or science subject.

We do not accept Physical Education as one of these four subjects. Other subjects with a less academic focus may also be excluded. Please email [email protected] if you would like to discuss your subject choices.

If Maths is not studied in the Indian 12th Standard, our preference would be for you to have achieved a 7 in Mathematics in the Indian 10th Standard in order to be considered.

These requirements are for the CBSE and CISCE boards. Please contact us if you are taking this qualification with a different board.

American qualifications

5 in Advanced Placement Chemistry and 5, 4 in two further mathematics or science Advanced Placement subjects.

We accept the following AP subjects as mathematics and science courses for this degree:

• Calculus AB or Calculus BC (but not both)
• Computer Science A or Computer Science Principles (but not both)
• Macroeconomics or Microeconomics (but not both)
• any Physics AP (including multiples)

AP Seminar and AP Research are not accepted.

You must obtain a minimum of Grade 3 in AP Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics or Precalculus OR 700 in SAT Mathematics OR 28 in ACT Mathematics. If you are unable to take one of these qualifications, we may also be able to accept suitable performance in Mathematics subjects (for example Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Algebra, Statistics) within your High School Diploma.

We assess applications from students taking AP examinations on an individual basis.

When assessing your application, we will also be looking for evidence of a high academic standard across a breadth of study, for example through additional AP Tests, your wider school curriculum and SAT or ACT scores if you have taken them.

If you would like advice about your own set of qualifications, please email [email protected]

SAT Subject Tests

We do not accept SAT Subject Tests for direct entry to our degrees.

Polish qualifications

Certificate of maturity.

If you study Chemistry and one other mathematics or core science subject as extended subjects:

85, 85, 80 in three extended subjects including 85 in Chemistry and one other mathematics or science subject.

If Maths is not taken as one of these 3 subjects you must also achieve a minimum of 3 in Higher Level Mathematics or 4 in Standard Level Mathematics.

Chinese qualifications

Senior secondary school graduation certificate or chinese university entrance exam (gaokao).

Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of these qualifications alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.

Hungarian qualifications

Érettségi bizonyítvány (secondary education graduation certificate).

80% and 75% in two Higher level subjects including 80% in Chemistry and one other mathematics or science subject plus 5, 5, 4 in three Standard subjects.

Home students

Tuition fee for the academic year 2024/25.

£9,250

Legal information

UK undergraduate fees are regulated by the government. These fees are subject to parliamentary approval.

Overseas students

£28,800

You should budget for an increase of up to 5% each year for every further year of study; we will not increase your fees each year by more than this percentage and the amount will be set out on our fee page in December for the following academic year.

If you aren't paying your fees in British pounds, you should also budget for possible fluctuations in your own currency.

Extra costs

If you choose to take Science education in practice or University Ambassador Scheme as an optional unit, you may need to pay for an enhanced DBS check and for travel to local secondary schools.

Tuition fee loans

If you are studying an undergraduate course, you may be able to take out a loan for your tuition fees and living costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

You could be considered for a bursary or scholarship to help you study at Bath. This is in addition to your student loan and you do not have to pay it back.

Other payment options

You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer. You may also be eligible for a student loan to help you pay your fees.

You will need to budget at least £100 for the cost of photocopying, printing and binding. You will also need to budget for the cost of textbooks.

Some courses involve visits away from campus and you may be required to pay some or all of the costs of travel, accommodation and food and drink.

If you’re on a placement, you’re responsible for your own travel, accommodation and living costs. You should also consider the financial implications if you go on an unpaid or overseas placement.

• Application information
• Course title Chemistry
• Final award BSc (Hons)
• Mode of study Full-time
• Course code I110
• Institution code B16
• Department Department of Chemistry
• Location University of Bath Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY
• Home application deadline 31 January 2024
• Overseas application deadline 31 January 2024
• Application eligibility Home and Overseas students are eligible to apply
• Regulator The Office for Students (OfS)

Selection process

We will usually assess you based on your UCAS application. If you are studying certain qualifications, such as an Access to HE Diploma, Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma or T Level, you will be invited to attend an interview as part of our selection process.

Very exceptionally we may invite you to an interview if you have circumstances we cannot assess from an application alone.

Our interview page gives more information on what you should expect from an interview.

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You will be equipped with the skills and toolkit needed to characterise reaction products. This unit will introduce academically and industrially relevant analytical and spectroscopic techniques. You will be exposed to the underlying theories of analytical chemistry, spectroscopy and appreciate modern methodology.

This unit will advance your fundamental knowledge of chemistry and will act as a firm foundation for the concepts and theories that you will use throughout the course, covering inorganic, organic, physical and computational chemistry. Core principles (e.g. bonding, synthesis, mechanisms, reactivity, thermodynamics, kinetics, forces and periodicity) will be illustrated with real world examples from industry and academia.

You will learn and develop skills that you will draw upon throughout your degree programme. Moreover, this will cover basic mathematical manipulations and computer (coding) skills that will also be required. Finally, you will work on a group mini-project focusing on a current area of chemistry. This will be scaffolded with appropriate skills sessions to support your learning.

You will develop the necessary skills required for synthetic procedures, measuring physical properties and performing computational analysis. You will relate the experimental work to scientific theory. You will work in a safe manner and be able to articulate the experimental results in a scientific format, whether that be written or orally.

This course gives you maximum flexibility and allows you to choose between 10 credits of Chemistry, Drug discovery or Management units in your first year.

This unit will build upon the core year 1 unit, expanding your knowledge of spectroscopy (e.g. structure elucidation utilising 2D-NMR methods and how the molecules’ symmetry relates spectroscopic data {Group Theory}), chromatography GC-MS and LC-MS with a focus on applications. The unit will also introduce solid state characterisation techniques (diffraction and microscopy) and electrochemical analytical methods.

This unit will build upon the Year 1 Fundamentals of Chemistry and Year 1 laboratory units, expanding your knowledge of quantum theory and molecular modelling. The unit will also introduce the concepts of basis sets (and effective core potentials), computer aided design and potential energy surfaces (including the use of frequencies and transition state theory). The unit will illustrate the application of computational chemistry to a wide variety of areas, including drug discovery.

Advance your knowledge of the important aspects of synthetic chemistry, with the theoretical knowledge to explain the trends. The unit will have a strong emphasis on transformations and using physical measurements to illustrate the mechanisms involved. You'll be introduced to the transition metals (organometallic chemistry), s- and p-block chemistry and their utility in catalysis (inorganic, organic and physical aspects), as well as kinetics and processes occurring at interfaces.

You will be introduced to both synthetic and naturally occurring macromolecules. It will introduce the basic concepts needed to describe the synthesis and characterisation of a range of polymers in order to understand how their physical properties can be controlled. It will introduce you to biomacromolecules, for example proteins, lipids and sugars. There will be a focus on structure, activity and their importance.

To consolidate and extend the laboratory skills developed in year 1. In this unit there will be an element of experimental design and independent investigation. The experiments complement some of the lecture materials and allow you to be able to interpret experimental data theoretically and gain hands on experience. This unit will include an element of “coding for chemists” and transferable skills (e.g. writing and presentation) will be embedded within the unit.

The unit provides you with an opportunity to revise fundamental chemistry from years 1 and 2. The unit will further develop your core knowledge of chemistry and encourage approaches to independent learning.

To introduce you to a variety of advanced practical chemistry techniques that involve planning and executing experimental work and reporting the results in a number of formats (e.g. written and presentations). Furthermore, you will be exposed to hands-on use of cutting-edge research equipment. You will interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions regarding chemical problems and propose future avenues of research.

This unit will introduce you to topics of current research interest. There will be a broad base of topics covering (analytical, computational, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry). The significance of the research topic will be emphasised from societal, academic, industrial and ethical viewpoints. You will be able to tailor your learning to your interests.

In the final year there will be choice within a unit on modern chemistry topics to study material at the forefront of the discipline. Moreover, you will have significant selection of project-based units from public engagement, dissertation, school-based activities, or chemistry laboratory/computational based chemistry project. This will allow you to be immersed into a specific project. There will also be choice in units from other departments e.g., education.

BUCHARD CHEMISTRY RESEARCH GROUP University of York , Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence

Welcome to the Buchard Group website. We are interested in the use of renewable resources in catalysis, in particular for the synthesis of sustainable polymers. Our group is located in the Department of Chemistry at the University of York in the UK.

2023-2024 so far...

15/04:  We have moved to the University of York!

24/11:  Led by t he Williams group in Oxford, this collaborative work on   'Evaluating Heterodinuclear Mg(II)M(II) (M = Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, and Zn) Catalysts for the Chemical Recycling of Poly(cyclohexene carbonate)' is out now in ACS Catalysis . Well done Maddie and Thom!

16/10: Congratulations Craig for this new article: "Radic al Ring Opening Polymerization of Cyclic Ketene Acetals Derived From D-Glucal", now published in ACS Macro Letters .

01/10:  The team welcomes Jack and Sophie for their PhD studies, as well as Callum and Edmund for their final year research projects. Welcome everyone!

01/09: Funded by the UK Catalysis Hub and in collaboration with the Williams group in Oxford, o ur latest article in J. Am. Chem. Soc. on 'Chemical Recycling of Commercial Poly(l-lactic acid) to l-Lactide Using a High-Performance Sn(II)/Alcohol Catalyst System' is out.

Research Highlights

UV degradable sugar-based polymers

Polymers from xylose ​

Opportunities

Join the team PhD positions  available as part of the

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero (PINZ)

Apply  before 31 May 2024

We are also keen to support funding applications for researchers to join our team. 

Do not hesitate to get in touch by  email .

Announcement

We have moved! ​

From April 2024 , our team is moving to  the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence , within the Department of Chemistry of the University of York. 

For opportunities to join us there: get in touch by  email .

Selected Publications

Hardy, C. A.; Kociok-Köhn , G.;  Buchard, A.

UV degradation of poly(lactic acid) materials through copolymerisation with a sugar-derived cyclic xanthate.

Chem. Commun. , 2022 , 58 , 5463-5466.

Oshinowo, M.; Runge, J. R.; Piccini, M.; Marken, F.; Buchard, A .

Crosslinked xylose-based polyester as a bio-derived degradable solid polymer electrolyte for Li+ ion conduction.

J. Mater. Chem. A , 2022 , 10 , 6796-6808.

McGuire, T. M.; Bowles, J.; Deane, E.;

Farrar, E. H. E; Grayson, M. N.;  Buchard, A.

Control of Crystallinity and Stereocomplexation of Synthetic Carbohydrate Polymers from D- and L-Xylose.

Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. , 2021 , 60 , 4524-4528.

McGuire, T. M.; Pérale, C.; Castaing, R.; Kociok-Köhn, G. I; Buchard, A.

Monomer  Divergent Catalytic Strategies for the Cis / Trans Stereoselective Ring-Opening Polymerization of a Dual Cyclic Carbonate/Olefin Monomer.

J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2019 ,  141 , 13301-13305.

PhD Program

Professor Wender discusses chemistry with his graduate students.

Doctoral study in chemistry at Stanford University prepares students for research and teaching careers with diverse emphases in basic, life, medical, physical, energy, materials, and environmental sciences.

The Department of Chemistry offers opportunities for graduate study spanning contemporary subfields, including theoretical, organic, inorganic, physical, biophysical and biomedical chemistry and more. Much of the research defies easy classification along traditional divisions; cross-disciplinary collaborations with Stanford's many vibrant research departments and institutes is among factors distinguishing this world-class graduate program.

The Department of Chemistry is committed to providing academic advising in support of graduate student scholarly and professional development.  This advising relationship entails collaborative and sustained engagement with mutual respect by both the adviser and advisee.

• The adviser is expected to meet at least monthly with the graduate student to discuss on-going research.
• There should be a yearly independent development plan (IDP) meeting between the graduate student and adviser. Topics include research progress, expectations for completion of PhD, areas for both the student and adviser to improve in their joint research effort.
• A research adviser should provide timely feedback on manuscripts and thesis chapters.
• Graduate students are active contributors to the advising relationship, proactively seeking academic and professional guidance and taking responsibility for informing themselves of policies and degree requirements for their graduate program.
• If there is a significant issue concerning the graduate student’s progress in research, the adviser must communicate this to the student and to the Graduate Studies Committee in writing.  This feedback should include the issues, what needs to be done to overcome these issues and by when.

Academic advising by Stanford faculty is a critical component of all graduate students' education and additional resources can be found in the  Policies and Best Practices for Advising Relationships at Stanford  and the  Guidelines for Faculty-Student Advising at Stanford .

Learn more about the program through the links below, and by exploring the research interests of the  Chemistry Faculty  and  Courtesy Faculty .