Chemistry and Sports Science
CSS; UCAS Codes: BSc, FC16; BSc DIS, FCC6
The CSS degree programme offered at Loughborough University gives students
the unique opportunity to study a combination of subject areas delivered
by two departments, both of which at the forefront of their subject. Overall,
this joint honours programme is an even 50:50 split between both disciplines,
giving the opportunity to experience the maximum possible involvement
in each.
The Chemistry Department is one of the larger departments in the Faculty
of Science at Loughborough University and offers a range of programmes.
The department is well equipped with teaching laboratories having been
recently upgraded and refurbished. Staff in the department conduct research
in wide range of topics in pure and applied chemistry and will usually
teach their specialist subject areas. The department has a large postgraduate
research school.
The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Loughborough University has an unrivalled position in Sports Science
with first class sports and training facilities. Students on the programme
are offered a wide choice of modules covering all aspects of sport and
fitness, which are studied along with single honours Sports Science students.
There are opportunities to include your particular sporting interests
as the programme progresses and to benefit from specialist training.
The modules
The first
year (Part A)
The first year introduces the fundamental areas of both study areas. The
50:50 split between Chemistry and Sports Science topics is organised to
allow a balanced, tandem development rather than having an alternating
emphasis between the subjects. Students will study six modules in each
subject area.
The Chemistry aspects currently include modules in inorganic and physical
chemistry that are supported by laboratory based work for each subject
area. A basic Mathematics for Chemistry module is also provided at this
time. Students study Energetics and Rates of Change, Chemical Equilibria
and Main Group Chemistry.
The Sports Science component has a compulsory module in Analysis and Performance
in Sport. Students select a further four modules which may, amongst others,
include: Sports Psychology; Exercise Physiology; Biomechanics; Sociology
of Sport and Leisure.
The
second year (Part B)
Expanding the basis of chemical understanding reached in year one: modules
are in organic, physical and analytical chemistry, again supported by
laboratory classes. Topics studied here include: Spectroscopy and Structure;
Analytical Measurement; Molecular Basis of Life; Structure and Reactivity.
Sports Science modules available in the second year typically include:
Analysis and Performance in Sport (compulsory) and a choice of five modules
from ten, including: Sports Biomechanics; Exercise Physiology; Structural
Kinesiology; Psychological Factors in Sport; Sport and Exercise Pedagogy;
Acquiring Movement Skills.
The industrial training year
On successful completion of Part B you may choose to take advantage of
the Industrial Placement Scheme (sandwich programmes). It is the policy
of Loughborough University Chemistry Department to provide assistance
with the arrangement of a supervised and structured year spent in industry.
Many of the leading chemical companies provide places for our students
due to strong established links between our department and industry. Satisfactory
completion of this year (including a dissertation) leads to the award
in Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS). As a Department we are also active
in the SOCRATES European Exchange Programme, and are therefore able to
offer you the chance to spend this year at one of our collaborating European
Universities (including Valencia, Erlangen Nürnberg, and Milan).
The third
year (Part C)
Within the chemistry teaching units, the previous two years of study are
now extended to include more advanced modules in Inorganic, Organic and
Physical Chemistry, and an additional module of Analytical Separation
Methods. Topics include: p-Block Ligands; d-Block Chemistry; Radiochemistry;
Nucleosynthesis; Synthesis of Organic Molecules.
Sports Science teaching comprises a choice of six modules (from up to
fifteen available) which build on the choices already made in years one
and two. Options include Biomechanics; Physiology of Health and Exercise;
Psychology; Sports Nutrition; Equity and Inclusion in Contemporary Physical
Education; Sport and Social Theory; Sport Pedagogy.
Professional Recognition
Graduates from our BSc honours programmes are eligible for admission
to Associate Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (AMRSC).
Employment
At the end of your degree programme you will have acquired expertise
in two areas, both or either of which can be used to get started on your
career. Numerous other options exist and, as an indication of choices,
the initial directions of some recent graduates include: Leisure and Sports
Consultant (Charnwood Leisure Centre), Medical Sales Rep (Rhone Poulenc
Rorer), Research Assistant (LU) and Pension Analyst (Legal and General).
Some students choose to continue their studies to qualified teacher status
by taking the Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Further training
by graduates has been taken in the following areas: PGCE Chemistry (LU),
MSc Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Metabolism (LU), MSc Analytical Chemistry
and Instrumentation (LU), PhD Drug Metabolism/Cell Culture (LU), NCTJ
Journalism (Sheffield) and MSc Physiology in PE (Alberta).
All applications must be made via UCAS
Click here to see details of typical offers.
For current situation see also: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/cm/pages-undergrad/offers.html
To request a prospectus contact:
Chemistry@lboro.ac.uk
For further information contact:
Dr D R Worrall, Admissions Tutor
Department of Chemistry
Loughborough University
Leicestershire
LE11
3TU UK
Tel: +44 (0)1509 22 2567
Fax: +44 (0)1509 22 3925
Email: D.R.Worrall@lboro.ac.uk
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/cm
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