Course Summary

This four-year course will feed your curiosity for both chemistry and physics. It is accredited by the Institute of Physics. The fourth year includes masters-level modules and a major research project. You can choose the topic and area of your research project to suit your own personal interests and passion. Optional modules on topics such as green chemistry, nanoscale and lasers in chemistry allow you to tailor your degree to a specialist field. You will develop your skills in practical and theoretical chemistry, data-analysis and problem-solving. Our graduates have gone on to work for leading companies such as Boots, Cancer Research UK, GlaxoSmithKline, the NHS and Unilever. You will be taught by academic staff from the School of Chemistry and the School of Physics and Astronomy. You may recognise some of our staff from the popular Periodic Videos and Sixty Symbols YouTube channels. We have been rated Gold by the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017. - Ranked 11th for Chemistry in the UK (Complete University Guide). - Small-group tutorials to support your learning - Put theory into practice in our modern labs and facilities This course will prepare you for a range of careers in the interdisciplinary field of chemistry and physics.

Course Details - Modules

In the first year you will study introductory chemistry, physics and mathematics modules. You will take practical chemistry classes in our teaching laboratories and a special module on data analysis and scientific computing. In the second year, lectures will concentrate on physical chemistry, spectroscopy, quantum mechanics and electromagnetic fields. There are laboratory classes in both chemistry and physics. There is a choice of optional modules, covering specialised topics such as nanotechnology and analytical chemistry. In the third year, you will study advanced modules in core physics and chemistry. Optional modules cover topics such as catalysis, and topics in inorganic chemistry. For your fourth year, you will carry out an in-depth research project on a topic of your choice.

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: FFH1

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 Maths, Physics and Chemistry. 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 including subjects Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

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including 6 in Mathematics at Higher Level plus 6, 5, in Physics and Chemistry (in any order, with one at Higher Level).

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Can be accepted when combined with appropriate A Level subjects - please contact School for further information.

including Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

European Baccalaureate - 80% overall including Maths, Physics and Chemistry at 8.0. GCSE requirements - English 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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