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Department of Chemistry & Analytical Sciences

Over 2000 students study chemistry or chemistry-based courses each year at the Open University. The Department is dedicated to the design, development and delivery of these courses and was rated as Excellent in the national Teaching Quality Assessments. The Department also has a strong tradition of research and is located in the new Robert Hooke Building in Milton Keynes

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Introduction

This website provides an overview of the activities of the Open University (OU) Department of Chemistry and Analytical Sciences. If you are mainly interested in studying Chemistry with the OU at an introductory, undergraduate, or postgraduate level, then you should visit the Molecular Science programme website. If you wish to obtain information about specific courses, you will find more detailed information Courses and Qualifications website. If you are uncertain whether you are ready to study Chemistry, or Science generally, with the OU, then visit the Learn Science website.

Recent News

18th November 2009

Award for S205 Student

Undergraduate chemistry student Oleg Saldugejs was awarded the Society for Chemical Industry North West Chemistry prize at a recent special ceremony in HMP Risley. Oleg won the prize for his exceptional performance on S205 The Molecular World. Winning the ... Read online >>

21st October 2009

PATRICK O'CONNELL AWARDED PhD

30th September 2009

CHEMISTRY STUDENT WINS POSTER AWARD

23rd September 2009

DAVID SMITH AWARDED PhD

7th September 2009

GSK RESIDENTIAL CHEMISTRY TRAINING EXPERIENCE