Studying Chemical Sciences at Salford

Your learning will be split between practical lab sessions where you will learn to use the equipment and carry out your own research projects, and lectures which will give you the theoretical foundation and knowledge for each module. 

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Whilst students are responsible for securing their own work experience and industry placements, our tutors will guide and support you through the process. Industry experience not only enables you to apply your knowledge in real-world situations but allows you to form those vital connections early on in your career. We have links with a range of leading organisations and, where possible, will assist students in securing placements.

Our chemical science programmes provide graduates with an excellent basis for a wide range of careers. Depending on your chosen course, you will be able to pursue a career in a range of areas from pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies to forensic science. Depending on your chosen undergraduate course, you may undertake a career in research, development, quality assurance, or assisting legal cases. 

Degree accreditation is acknowledgement, by an external body, that a programme meets a defined set of criteria. BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Studies in the USA, and BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology which supports the advancement of skills and education in the bio-sciences. 

Your timetable will typically be a mixture of laboratory classes (roughly a couple of three-hour sessions a week) Lectures (a few two hour lectures a week) and tutorials. The ratio of lecture to labs depends on the module. Typically, a module will have around 12 two-hour lectures and around four three-hour labs. Some modules are entirely practical based - such as the first-year skills module which aims to give you all the practical skills you will need during your time at the university.

The first year is designed to provide a solid foundation on which to build your degree. Many modules are fundamental and we will be building on existing knowledge you have. There are also two modules designed to help you adapt to life as a university student. One teaches you how to learn in an independent way and the other gives you loads of practical skills you can use during your time here and take forward into a science-based career.

Nothing in particular, you will just need to bring usual equipment of pens, pencils, etc. We will provide you with a lab coat and for each module you will receive a reading list but any book on the list is also in the library.