BA Geography and Planning

The BSc Chemistry with Industrial Placement Year at the University of Sheffield is a comprehensive programme designed to give students a strong understanding of chemistry's fundamental principles and the opportunity to gain practical experience during an industry placement year. This degree programme is for those interested in both gaining a solid foundation in chemistry and experiencing its real-world applications in an industrial setting.Course Content: The curriculum includes modules covering all the core areas of chemistry – physical, inorganic and organic – and you get to choose option modules based on your personal interests. The industrial placement year takes place after the second year of study, providing the opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop transferrable skills, and make professional contacts in the industry.Key Modules: The course comprises of key modules like Introduction to Experimental Chemistry, Introduction to Physical Chemistry, Structure and Bonding, Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry etc. Plus, in the placement year, students have the opportunity to work in a range of chemical industries from pharmaceuticals to petrochemicals.Accreditations: The BSc Chemistry with Industrial Placement Year programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.Future Careers: Graduates of this programme have a broad range of career opportunities open to them. They can opt to work in industry, research roles, teaching or sectors outside science where the analytical, data handling, and problem-solving skills developed during the degree are highly valued.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.