It is the Faculty's objective to provide students with:
- a theoretical and practical knowledge of many of the important areas of modern chemistry;
- instruction in laboratory practical work embracing organic, inorganic, analytical, physical and theoretical chemistry together with practical experience in handling chemicals and chemical apparatus safely, as well as practical exploitation of chemometrics;
- a fundamental understanding of the basic principles of chemistry through lectures and seminars and the ability to apply this knowledge in problem solving situations;
- an insight into essential role of chemistry in today's society.
The Faculty will provide an opportunity for personal development in the following areas:

- to acquire learning skills through guided personal study;
- to acquire practical skills through laboratory instruction;
- to plan and carry out a substantial project in collaboration with a staff member;
- to gain experience in co-operative working through team projects and problem solving exercises;
- to acquire skills in:

(i) written and oral communication;
(ii) the application of computer technology to chemistry;
(iii) locating information, the ability to read critically, and to judge the quality of information.