This course is designed to give you a thorough grounding in all aspects of modern chemistry and a qualification from the University of York is highly respected by employers. Environmental change raises important concerns over the future well-being of our planet. Although it is apparent that some changes result at least in part from human activities, it is equally clear that natural variations also play a major role. This course will give you the opportunity to learn about the chemical basis of the environment and to understand how we impact upon it. In some cases, this work will be assessed towards your degree mark (eg examinations, practical work and assessed workshops). In other cases the work, and feedback, is intended to assist your own personal development (eg for tutorials and workshops, written work is marked and returned giving students prompt feedback on performance and understanding). Although the majority of our graduates progress to become scientists, the analytical and transferable skills which constitute part of our degrees are recognised as suitable training for a wide range of careers.