My decision to study at the University of Bradford was finalised on a visit to the university on an open day where I was greeted by friendly and enthusiastic staff and students. The most valuable year was my placement year which allowed me to apply my chemical knowledge to real situations, whilst also giving me an invaluable insight into the working world.
Placement
Work-based experience will involve working as an employee in industry, usually as part of a wider team.
This will allow you to enhance your CV and gain real experience of chemistry applications.
We will help you to apply for placement opportunities and will closely monitor your time with the employer.
Learning and assessment
You will have a mix of lectures, seminars, laboratory practicals, workshops, case studies and directed study.
Directed study will include directed reading of selected textbooks, specified source literature and open learning materials, directed Web-based materials, report writing and other assignments. There will also be an individual project/dissertation.
You will be assessed via written closed-book examinations using constructed (essays, short answers) and selected response (MCQ) questions and a variety of coursework assignments, including laboratory reports, oral presentations and dissertations.
Involvement in laboratory, small-group workshops, case-based work and projects (individual and small group) will also be part of your assessment.
You will be assessed by critical appraisal, case analysis and critique, case presentations, laboratory reports and dissertations.
Study support
Our comprehensive support services will help you to achieve your full potential – both academically and personally.
We provide all you need to make the very best of your time with us, and successfully progress through your studies and on into the world of graduate employment.
Our support services include:
- Personal tutors
- Disability services
- Counselling services
- MyBradford student support centres
- The Students’ Union
- Chaplaincy and faith advisers
- An on-campus nursery
- Halls wardens
We have well-stocked libraries and excellent IT facilities across campus. These facilities are open 24 hours a day during term time, meaning you’ll always find a place to get things done on campus.
Our Academic Skills Advice Service will work with you to develop your academic, interpersonal and transferable skills.
Research
Research in Chemistry is broadly themed into Molecular Science and Materials Chemistry, comprising the development of synthetic, analytical and computational methods.