BSc (Hons) Chemistry at Nottingham Trent University

A Royal Society of Chemistry accredited chemistry degree combining organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry with employer-informed, project-based laboratory work from the first year. A fully funded summer research placement is offered, and strong students can move to the MChem route.

Department: Chemistry  |  Duration: Three years full-time, or four years with a placement year  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year One modules include Organic Structure and Function, Inorganic Bonding and Solid-State Materials, Physical States of Matter, Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Analysis, Professional Development and Introduction to Specialist Areas of Chemistry. Students design experiments, work with real data and complete employer-informed projects across all years, with an optional placement year after Year Two.

Career pathways

Graduates work in pharmaceuticals, environmental science, energy, materials, manufacturing and research and development; specialist roles such as medicinal chemist typically need postgraduate study (MSc, MRes or PhD).

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