On this accredited course, you will study all the key areas of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. You will also gain experience in practical synthetic and analytical chemistry. Our modern labs and facilities enable you to put theory into practice.
We have been rated Gold for teaching excellence (Teaching Excellence Framework 2017). You'll be taught by academic staff who will feed your curiosity for chemistry, with small group tutorials to support your learning. You may recognise some of our staff from the popular Periodic Videos YouTube channel.
Our range of optional modules will allow you to tailor your degree to your own interests. We offer modules in drug design ad pharmaceutical sciences, as well as medicinal chemistry. What’s more, there is flexibility to transfer between most chemistry degrees during the first year.
Green and sustainable chemistry is a major focus at the University of Nottingham. We offer optional modules in this topic, which will show you how we are using chemistry to tackle environmental challenges. The School of Chemistry is also home to the award-winning Carbon Neutral Lab.
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry
- 11th for chemistry in the UK (Complete University Guide 2021)
Course Details - Modules
In year one you will build up your core chemistry knowledge, including study skills, foundation laboratory work and calculations. If you do not have A level mathematics (or equivalent) then you will take the Mathematical Toolkit module to prepare you for this aspect of the chemistry course.
In the second year you will further develop the knowledge and understanding gained in the first year with theoretical and practical modules. Optional modules will allow you to specialise in an area of chemistry that particularly interests you, including sustainable chemistry, and molecular biology.
In year three you will study core chemistry with advanced and practical modules. A range of optional module will allow you to focus on areas of particular interest. These include communicating chemistry, and contemporary drug discovery.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
F100
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including Chemistry at grade A
A Pass in the practical element is required for this qualification.
Can be accepted when combined with appropriate Scottish Advanced Higher subjects.
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AA + AABBB from Highers
AB + ABBBB from Highers
including 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level
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Can be accepted when combined with appropriate A Level subjects - please contact School for further information.
including D3 in Chemistry
European Baccalaureate - 80% overall including 8.5 in Chemistry and 8 in a second science.
GCSE requirements - English grade 4 (C), Mathematics grade 4 (C)
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
EU
25000.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
25000.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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