The course teaches the fundamentals of chemistry as a core science and laboratory sessions develop practical and communication skills. Across the four of the course, increasingly complex understanding of principal aspects of Chemistry – organic, inorganic, analytical and physical – is developed.
Depth of knowledge across a broad range of topics supports the teaching of senior phase courses up to SQA Advanced Higher (or GCSE A-level) level.
In addition, this course aims to instil you with the skills and attributes that are transferable to other areas of study and professional employment. These include:
Accessing and apply relevant research findings
Communicating effectively with audiences
Engaging in professional dialogue with peers and senior colleagues
Critical analysis
Evaluation and synthesis of ideas
Exercising autonomy and initiative
Working with others
Year 1
In Year 1, you will study core modules in chemistry and option modules in mathematics, physics, physics, or forensic science, this provides the option to pursue one area further, which, as you progress through the programme, will support your delivery of general science in the broad general education phase of the secondary curriculum.
During this year you will cover general aspects of chemistry including organic, inorganic and physical chemistry along with two other science subjects. Laboratory sessions develop practical and communication skills. Students study a range of core and option modules, the core modules include the following: Structure of Chemistry, Chemistry and Reactions, and Scientific Investigation.
Year 2
Students are required to take five core chemistry modules, designed to extend their knowledge of the traditional subject areas of inorganic, organic, physical, and analytical chemistry, in addition to introducing aspects of applied chemistry, spectroscopy and theoretical chemistry. Each of the modules contain both practical and coursework components allowing students to develop, practice and demonstrate a wide range of professional skills.
The core modules include the following: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Laboratory Techniques, Inorganic Chemistry, and Chemical Analysis and Evaluation. The option module can be chosen from such as Forensic Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Computing.
Year 3
The study of education is introduced in Year 3 with a focus on key educational issues, cross-cutting curricular themes, contexts for learning and professional values.
You will study chemistry modules that provide a foundation for the remaining honours year, as well as dealing with applied chemistry issues, the modules you will study include the following: Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and School & Professional Studies (L9). Progression to SCQF Level 9 is available to students who fulfil the university progression requirements and the GTCS requirements for entry to programmes of initial teacher education.
Year 4
Knowledge and understanding of curriculum, pedagogy and
assessment of chemistry and general science, and the skills and abilities to implement effective teaching and learning, are developed in Year 4 through campus teaching and school experience placements.
You will study the following modules: Organic Chemistry, Physical and Inorganic Chemistry 4, Secondary STEM Subject Studies, and Secondary School Experience.
Teaching & Assessment
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical workshops and guided laboratory work.
There will also be group work, literature reports and research projects in order to ensure our degrees provide a strong set of additional skills, such as presentational and communicative skills.
Our Chemistry with Education degrees use a variety of assessment methods. The below list provides a guide to the types of assessment methods you can expect:
Written examinations
Oral presentation
Written reports
Coursework
Academic posters
Course Structure
Find out more about the structure, learning outcomes, compulsory and optional modules in this course.
BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Education Course Structure
Learn a Language (optional)
This course also gives you the option of taking a language module, which can count towards your degree. These modules cover multiple languages and range from absolute beginner to near-native speaker level. The cost of your language module is included in the tuition fees. Find out more
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