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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
University Park Campus.
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
University Park Campus.
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
University Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
Course overview
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 integrated masters degree, the fourth year includes a major research project alongside masters-level modules. This in-depth research project will develop your employability skills such as advanced lab skills, teamwork, leadership, communication, and organisation.
Fourth year research project
You can choose from a wide range of topics in chemistry for your research project, depending on your interests or career aspirations. This could be in green chemistry, medicinal chemistry, nanomaterials, spectroscopy, catalysis, photochemistry and much more. YoullYou will join one of our research groups to work on your chosen project. We offer more than 100 research projects from around 40 different research groups. You will benefit from the active research and latest insight of these groups, as well as state of the artstate-of-the-art facilities and equipment. You'llYou will 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.
Throughout your degree, you will cover the breadth of chemistry and gain experience in practical synthetic and analytical chemistry.
Optional modules allow you to choose what you study. For example, you can choose to take optional modules in medicinal chemistry where youllyou will research drug design and development. Or you can choose modules in green and sustainable chemistry that will teach you how chemistry can be used to tackle environmental challenges.
Careers and employability
The University of Nottingham is the second-most targeted university in the UK by leading employers (High Fliers' Graduate Market in 2023). 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 enhance your written and oral communication skills, and develop transferable skills such as problem-solving, numeracy and data analysis. A considerable proportion of our students go onto postgraduate study.
There is flexibility to transfer between most chemistry degrees during the first year. If you do not meet the MSci grades in your offer, but meet the BSc Chemistry grades, then you will automatically be offered a place for the BSc F100 degree. An MSci is excellent preparation for further study such as a PhD.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB - AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
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,M1 - D3,M1,M2 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 - 34 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.
From: AA + AAABB from HighersTo: AA + AABBB from Highers
Please contact the School for further information.
including Chemistry at grade D3.
including 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level.or 666 in 3 HL certificates including HL 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.
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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