Bachelor of Science Honours in Polymer Science
The Bachelor of Science Honours in Polymer Science provides in-depth training in the chemistry, analysis, and application of polymeric materials. The curriculum combines intensive coursework, practical laboratory training, and a supervised research project, equipping students with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in modern polymer science.
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Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.
Minimum admission requirements
• A BSc degree with Chemistry as major and an average final mark of at least 60% for Chemistry 3, or a BEng degree (Chemical Engineering).
• If you have not done at most one of the third-year modules (Chemistry 314, 324, 344 or 364) due to the specific requirements of the BSc degree in question, the Department will take your final marks of the other main subject(s) of the degree programme in question into consideration.
• The departmental committee gives final approval for admission and may impose additional requirements.
Programme structure
Compulsory Modules
Subject number | Module code | Credits | Module Name | Semester
10382 711 20 Analytical techniques 1
10490 712 20 Advanced Analytical Polymer Science 1
10658 724 20 Polymer Chemistry 1
10463 744 15 Physical Polymer Science 2
13370 754 15 Special Topics in Polymer Science 2
64440 714 30 Research Project in Polymer Science 2
Assessment and Examination
All modules in this honours programme, with the exception of the research project, are assessed through a combination of theory, practical work and an examination. The research project is assessed based on submission of a final research report and an oral presentation. The final mark is calculated as a weighted mark according to the credit value of each module. To obtain this honours degree you must achieve a final mark of 50% and pass each module with 50%.
If you fail a theory-based module you may apply to repeat this module in the following year. You may repeat a maximum of two modules. Admission to the relevant module(s) in the following year is solely at the discretion of the department. However, if you fail the research module or the module: special topics in the second semester, you fail the BScHons in Polymer Science programme, as you cannot apply to repeat these modules in the following year