13Sep
UndergraduateThis course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 25th September 2024.
University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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 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.
- The University of Nottingham is the second-most targeted university in the UK by leading employers (High Fliers' Graduate Market in 2023)
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry
- Flexibility to transfer between most chemistry degrees
- Choose from a range of optional modules that interest you
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
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
31Jan
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
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAA - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 - 36 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M1, M1 - D3, M1, M2
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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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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 .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Clearing contact details
Applicant Enquiry FormClearing - Apply Online
0330 041 5590
Additional information
View course vacancies and apply online at www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing. For Clearing entry requirements, please search the vacancy listings on our website from Friday 5 July 2024. Clearing entry requirements for your course may differ from the standard entry requirements. Visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing for more information.
Course contact details
Visit our course pageUndergraduate admissions
+44 (0) 115 951 5559