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Brief Introduction

Explore the organic chemistry behind perfume, medicine, brewing and sport from one of the UK's leading universities

Course Summary

Explore the fascinating world of everyday chemistry and learn how to apply chemical principles in your daily life with this free online course.

Key Learning Points

Understand the underlying principles of chemistry
Discover the ways chemistry affects our daily lives
Learn how to apply chemical principles in practical ways

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

- USA: $41,000
- India: ₹ 3,00,000
- Spain: € 22,000
- USA: $41,000
- India: ₹ 3,00,000
- Spain: € 22,000
- USA: $63,000
- India: ₹ 4,50,000
- Spain: € 30,000
- USA: $41,000
- India: ₹ 3,00,000
- Spain: € 22,000
- USA: $63,000
- India: ₹ 4,50,000
- Spain: € 30,000
- USA: $77,000
- India: ₹ 6,00,000
- Spain: € 40,000

Learning Outcomes

Understand the principles of chemistry and how they apply to everyday life
Identify the chemical reactions that occur in daily life and industry
Apply chemical principles to practical situations

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic high school level chemistry knowledge
Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video-based

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Requirements

The course is designed for anyone with an interest in chemistry (a GCSE level of science is recommended), but will be particularly useful for sixth formers to aid the transition to study science at university. You can use the course to support your UCAS personal statement and prepare for university study, by broadening your chemistry knowledge and developing your independent learning skills.

Knowledge

Chemical attraction - perfumes and pheromonesThe race for new antibioticsUnderstanding brewingChemistry in sport - innovations that are changing the game

Summary of User Reviews

The Everyday Chemistry course on FutureLearn has received positive reviews overall. Learners have praised the course for its engaging content and interactive activities. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the clear explanations of complex concepts.