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Chemistry with a Year in Industry at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Chemistry plays a significant role in our society. It is central to finding sustainable solutions to global problems. This includes developing new drugs and vaccines, researching clean energy resources, and feeding a growing population. On this course, you will have the opportunity to spend an assessed year in a research laboratory of a chemical company in year three. You will be a paid employee where you will work on a research project. You will develop your industrial skills and gain experience to prepare you for a job in industry when you graduate. In addition, you will complete three distance learning theory modules. Recent destinations for placement students have included AstraZeneca, BPCroda, GlaxoSmithKline, Lubrizol and Sygnature. 100% of the students from this course go on to work and / or study within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2020-21). The University of Nottingham is the second-most targeted university in the UK by leading employers. (High Fliers' Graduate Market in 2022). A degree in chemistry will prepare you for a wide range of careers. You will develop the necessary academic and practical skills for a career in industry, whether that be in pharmaceutical, petrochemical, cosmetics, or others. You will also develop your written and oral communication skills, and gain transferable skills such as problem-solving, numeracy and data analysis appropriate for a wide range of employment sectors including finance, data analysis and management. A considerable proportion of our students go onto postgraduate study. You will be taught by academic staff who will feed your curiosity for chemistry. You may even recognise some of our staff from the popular Periodic Videos YouTube channel. You will study all the key areas of chemistry, including organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry. You can tailor your study to your own interests and career aspirations. For example, you can choose to take optional modules in medicinal chemistry where you will research drug design and development. Why choose this course?

  • Industry experience - You will have the opportunity to work as a paid employee of a major chemical company.
  • Accredited - by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
  • Optional modules - Choose from a range of optional modules that interest you.
  • Modern facilities - Put theory into practice in our modern labs and facilities.
  • Flexibility - Flexibility to transfer between most chemistry degrees.
  • Small-group learning - Benefit from small-group tutorials that support your learning.

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.

How to apply

29Jan

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
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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)

Student Outcomes

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50%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £28600* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
International £28600* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Chemistry with a Year in Industry at University of Nottingham - UCAS