If you select the year-long work placement (sandwich) course, following Year 2 you will spend a year working in industry or commerce. The course is a 2:1 split between Chemistry and Sport Science. Students follow a core Chemistry course covering all major areas of Chemistry. The sports science component offers a wide range of modules and students may choose from modules in biomechanics, psychology, nutrition, education and physiology.

Many of the skills developed during the course are transferable and students find employment in a wide variety of commercial and government organisations. Recent graduates have gone on to further study, or directly into employment including chemistry, marketing and the financial sector. Some recent destinations include University Sports Officer, IT Tutor, Trainee Accountant, Fitness Instructor, Data Analysts.