Course Summary

On this undergraduate masters course, you will have the opportunity to spend an assessed year in a research laboratory of a major chemical company in year three. You will be a paid employee and will work on a research project. In addition, you will complete three distance learning theory modules. Recent destinations for placement students have included Actelion, AstraZeneca, BP, GlaxoSmithKline, Lubrizol and Sygnature. This four-year course covers all the key areas of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. It is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. You will gain experience in practical synthetic and analytical chemistry. In year four you will work on an in-depth research project in an area of your choice. This project will develop not only your practical ability, team working and problem-solving skills, but also your literature and presentation skills. Modules are 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. - Rated Gold for teaching excellence (Teaching Excellence Framework 2017) - 11th for chemistry in the UK (Complete University Guide 2021) - Flexibility to transfer between most chemistry degrees - Choose from a range of optional modules that interest you

Course Details - Modules

In your first year, you will build up your pre-university studies through modules in core chemistry. In the second year, you will the further develop the knowledge and understanding gained, with theoretical and practical modules. You can specialise in an area of your choice, including medicinal chemistry and molecular biology. In the third year, you will have the opportunity to work on a 90-credit research project with a major chemical company, where you will be a salaried employee. In the fourth year, you will work on 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: F105

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

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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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From: AA + AAABB from Highers To: AA + AABBB 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 Chemistry at grade D3.

European Baccalaureate - 85% overall including 8.5 in Chemistry and 8.0 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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