Chemistry, Ethics and Sustainability

About the Specialism

In this specialism, you will develop a strong foundation in the core principles of Chemistry while also addressing its ethical, environmental, and societal dimensions. This specialism is ideal for students motivated by the real-world application of chemistry to contemporary global issues such as climate change, energy innovation, resource sustainability, and biodiversity loss.

Your learning on this specialism will include some laboratory-based practical work.

You will study modules in the following subject areas

Chemistry, Science and Technology Studies (STS)

Specialism Structure

In Year 2, you will study core modules in Chemistry and STS and can choose from a range of optional modules physical, organic or inorganic chemistry; geoscience; bioscience and data analytics for chemistry. In Year 3, you will choose from advanced modules across a range of subjects similar to Year 2, and undertake an interdisciplinary research project on a topic related to the specialism.

Additional Requirements

An A-level (or equivalent) in Chemistry is required for this specialism. To select this specialism, you must choose the Year 1 foundation modules in Chemistry and STS. If you also choose the Earth Sciences foundation module, you will have the opportunity to select some Earth Sciences modules in later years.

Employability and Skills

Graduates will have developed high-level laboratory, analytical, and computational skills applicable in chemical and environmental industries, policy development, and research.

Graduates will also have gained valuable interdisciplinary insight into sustainability challenges, the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively to both scientific and non-specialist audiences, and be equipped to contribute to strategy and policy development using evidence-based approaches.

Graduates will therefore be well-equipped for careers in green chemistry, science policy, environmental consultancy, science communication, or further academic research