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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University Park Campus.
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University Park Campus.
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
Course overview
Chemistry plays an important 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.
You'll be taught by experts who will feed your curiosity for this exciting subject. You may even recognise some of our staff from the popular Periodic Videos YouTube channel.
You'll study all the key areas of chemistry, including organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. Optional modules allow you to tailor your degree to your own interests, such as studying the links between chemistry, physics and biology.
Sustainable chemistry
Green and sustainable chemistry is a key research interest here at the University of Nottingham. We have active research in using chemistry as a tool to tackle global challenges. These challenges include developing benign synthesis for manufacture, decreasing our reliance on fossil fuels for power generation and how to develop next-generation materials that impact batteries and solar panels. On this degree, you can study optional modules in green and sustainable chemistry. These modules will give you an understanding of how to make chemical processes more environmentally friendly, and how to use chemistry to tackle environmental challenges.
Medicinal chemistry
Chemistry is key to understanding drugs and treating illnesses. You can choose to study modules that cover medicinal chemistry and drug development throughout your degree. In these optional modules youll learn about design and synthesis of pharmaceuticals, drug delivery, metabolism and targeting. View our Medicinal and Biological Chemistry BSc >.
Careers and employability
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. Youll develop the necessary academic and practical skills for a career in industry, whether that be in pharmaceutical, petrochemical, cosmetics or others. Youll also develop your written and oral communication skills, and gain transferable skills such as problem-solving, numeracy and data analysis. A significant proportion of our students go onto postgraduate study.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB - AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AB - AA Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,M1,M2 - D3,M2,M3 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 - 32 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
including Chemistry at grade A
Can be accepted when combined with appropriate Scottish Advanced Higher subjects.
AA + AABBB from HighersAB + ABBBB from Highers
Please contact the School for further information.
including D3 in Chemistry
including 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level.or 665 in 3 HL certificates including HL 6 Chemistry
Please contact the School for further information.
Please contact the School for further information.
Can be accepted when combined with appropriate A Level subjects - please contact School for further information.
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Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.
£28,600 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£28,600 per year
Students from International
£28600 Per year
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