BSc Chemical Physics

Chemical Physics has been an integral component of the School of Chemistry since its inception. Now a major scientific discipline in its own right, this is a subject whose content draws on topics in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, leading into rapidly developing interdisciplinary areas such as Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Students on this degree course acquire an appreciation of these and many other topics, whilst developing high level specialist expertise across the subject area.

The three-year Honours degree programme comprises core Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Physics and Mathematics lecture units, plus laboratory work providing access to sophisticated instrumentation. Compared to the Chemistry content of the Honours degree in Chemistry, this programme is supplemented by teaching on topics including: electricity and magnetism; the properties of molecules and materials; nanoscience and nanotechnology, electromagnetism, photons, lasers and optics; special relativity and mass-energy; polymers, self-assembly and colloidal systems; fluid dynamics, waves and energy transfer processes; mathematical series, complex variables; calculus and vector fields; matrix algebra. Further topics are determined by the choices each student makes from the units available.

UEA offers a positively integrated approach by delivering the primary Chemistry and Physics teaching for this degree programme within a single department, while the Mathematics is mostly taught in the School of Mathematics. The Course Director is a Professor of Chemical Physics; all other lecturers in the School of Chemistry are also professionally qualified chemists and physicists. As an internationally recognized centre of interdisciplinary research, this provides a richly research-led context for state of the art teaching.

Course Organiser:Prof David Andrews

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Entry Requirements A Level: ABB including Chemistry and Mathematics International Baccalaureate: 32 points to include HL Chemistry at grade 5 and HL Maths at grade 5 Scottish Highers: AABBB including Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics Scottish Advanced Highers: ABB including Advanced Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics Irish Leaving Certificate: AABBBB in Irish Leaving Certificate including Chemistry and Mathematics at Higher Level Access Course: See below HND: Please contact institution for further information European Baccalaureate: Overall 75% to include Chemistry and Mathematics Students for whom English is a Foreign language

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading). Recognised English Language qualifications include:

• IELTS: 6. overall (minimum 5.5 in any component)
• TOEFL: Internet-based score of 78 overall (minimum 20 in Speaking component, 17 in Writing and Listening components and 18 in Reading components.
• PTE: 55 overall (minimum 51 in any component).

If you do not meet the University's entry requirements, our INTO Language Learning Centre offers a range of university preparation courses to help you develop the high level of academic and English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.

Interviews

The majority of candidates will not be called for an interview. However, for some students an interview will be requested. These are normally quite informal and generally cover topics such as your current studies, reasons for choosing the course and your personal interests and extra-curricular activities.

Gap Year

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year, believing that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry and may wish to contact the appropriate Admissions Office directly to discuss this further.

Special Entry Requirements

We ask all our applicants to have A2-level or equivalent Chemistry and Mathematics.

Applicants with Access or BTEC qualifications who receive an offer will also be asked to complete a chemistry test at the University in Summer 2013. Information concerning the content of the chemistry test will be made available to such applicants.

General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Intakes

The School's annual intake is in September of each year.

Alternative Qualifications

We encourage you to apply if you have alternative qualifications equivalent to our stated entry requirement. Please contact us for further information.

Applicants with Access or BTEC qualifications who receive an offer will also be asked to complete a chemistry test at the University in Summer 2013. Information concerning the content of the chemistry test will be made available to such applicants.

ACCESS: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits at Level 3 (to include 12 credits in Chemistry and 12 credits in Mathematics) and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3. GCSE Offer

Students are required to have GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language at Grade C or above.

During your first week at UEA, our staff will welcome you and provide a full induction programme; we aim to help our students settle in as quickly as possible. At the School of Chemistry we believe in offering each student individual care and guidance.

On your arrival at UEA you will be assigned to an adviser who will provide both academic and pastoral guidance. You will normally have the same adviser throughout your degree. We maintain an ‘open door policy’ so that students can see their adviser (or other members of staff) at any mutually convenient time. Your adviser will guide you through your academic career and provide a sympathetic ear during difficult times. If you study abroad for a year you will also be assigned an adviser at your host institution.

The University has excellent provision of specialist support services. Whatever the issue, be it financial, personal, academic or administrative - the University’s Dean of Students Office and the Union of UEA Students’ support services have experienced and sympathetic people, support groups and advice centres to help you.

Top-rated research

Research is a key activity in any major academic institution. It offers scope for advanced thinking, helps attract the keenest minds, and ensures that the institution’s work is at the cutting edge of the discipline. Most importantly, the creativity, resourcefulness and authority fostered by first class research feeds directly into the quality of teaching at the University. UEA’s School of Chemistry has an enviable reputation for its long and distinguished tradition of high quality research. In the latest RAE (Research Assessment Exercise) the School was ranked among the top 20 Chemistry departments. Our research work is currently financed by a grant holding of over £11 million won competitively from sources including the National Research Councils, charitable trusts (including the Wellcome and Wolfson Trusts), industrial companies (especially from the pharmaceutical industry) and the European Union. We have over 70 postgraduate research students, many of whom completed their undergraduate studies at UEA.

Key research in the School includes Physical and Analytical Chemistry, Synthetic Chemistry, Biological and Biophysical Chemistry, Nanoscience, Biomedicinal Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry.

Many of our core MChem degrees are accredited, and all other Chemistry programmes are recognised, by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), the professional body for career chemists, or the Institute of Physics (IoP).

Reasons to choose us:

• A top 20 research school (RAE 2008)
• Research led, up-to-date teaching
• The University has consistently been voted top five of English mainstream Universities for Student Satisfaction
• Enthusiastic and friendly staff
• Superb laboratory and IT facilities
• Excellent academic and student support services
• Varied and comprehensive range of degree programmes
• A warm, welcoming campus environment
• Active student social scene within the school
• At the forefront of interdisciplinary research

UniStats Information Fees and Funding Undergraduate University Fees

We are committed to ensuring that Tuition Fees do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. Full time UK/EU students starting an undergraduate degree course in 2013 will be charged a tuition fee of £9,000. The level of fee may be subject to yearly increases. Full time International students starting an undergraduate degree course in 2013 will be charged a tuition fee of £14,400. The level of fee may be subject to yearly increases.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Home/EU - The University of East Anglia offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships. To check if you are eligible please visit http://www.uea.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/finance/university-financial-support

International Students - The University offers around £1 million of Scholarships each year to support International students in their studies. Scholarships are normally awarded to students on the basis of academic merit and are usually for the duration of the period of study. Our University international pages gives you more details about preparation for studying with us, including Fees and Funding http://www.uea.ac.uk/international