BSc (Hons) Chemistry for Net Zero

Program Overview

It offers an integrated approach that combines knowledge, skills, and industry-focused professional practice modules, empowering graduates to pursue careers in sectors ranging from energy and pharmaceuticals to education and research. The program incorporates research opportunities, industry partnerships, and embedded skills development to prepare students for success in both academia and industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Chemistry for Net Zero program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to address the challenges of achieving a net-zero carbon future.

• Promote an integrated experience embracing knowledge, skills, and work experience.
• Equip students with the understanding and experience to contribute to the development of innovative solutions that promote sustainability, mitigate climate change, and support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Assessment:

• Assessment methods may vary for each module.
• Examples of assessment methods include:
• Coursework: written assignments, reports, dissertations
• Practical exams: presentations, performances, observations
• Written exams: formal examinations, in-class tests
• The University of Lincoln's policy is to ensure that staff return assessments to students promptly.

Teaching:

• Small group teaching and innovative team-based learning.
• Focus on professional practice to improve career prospects.
• Opportunities to engage with staff on research projects.

Careers:

• Chemistry graduates may pursue a wide range of science-related careers in sectors including energy, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and consumer and personal care products.
• This course aims to equip graduates with extensive analytical and mathematical skills which are relevant to roles in finance, management, science-based marketing and journalism, education, and academic research.
• Some graduates may choose to continue their studies at doctoral level.

Other:

• The program has been especially designed to support the transfer of graduates into the work environment or onto academic research programmes.
• Students have the opportunity to be involved with research and innovation, and industry-engagement with both regional and national companies.
• A series of themed industry challenges are co-delivered during the professional practice modules through industry partnerships with multi-national and SME organisations representing the analytical, formulation, pharmaceutical, and energy and environmental sectors.
• Students can devise and present technical proposals in response to the challenge.
• After consultation and feedback from a joint academic and industry panel, students can execute project plans and report within industry standard methods.
• The professional practice modules aim to prepare students for placements and future employment.
• Students may have the opportunity to undertake placements during their degree.
• Placements can range from a few weeks to a full year if students choose to undertake an optional sandwich year in industry (where available).
• Students are encouraged to obtain placements in industry independently.
Tutors may provide support and advice to students who require it during this process.
• The programme delivers a systematic programme in skills development, which includes CV writing and interview skills.
• The modules exemplify the application of chemistry into key employment sectors and present chemistry through an integrated approach.