MSc Chemistry / Chemistry (Professional Practice) at Nottingham Trent University

An accredited MSc in chemistry taught by NTU's organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry staff, available as a one-year degree or as a Professional Practice route with a year-long work placement. Students gain hands-on use of NMR, mass spectrometry, TEM, SEM and HPLC.

Department: Chemistry  |  Duration: One year full-time; two years full-time with a year-long placement (Professional Practice); two years part-time  |  Intake: January 2026, September 2026 and January 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Organic Synthesis and Characterisation of Biologically Active Compounds, Physical Properties of Materials, Inorganic Chemistry Beyond the Molecule, Research Methods and Independent Study and a Research Project, plus two options from Drug Detection Analysis and Screening, Computational Chemistry and Drug Design, and Analytical Toxicology.

Career pathways

Graduates work in pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, polymers, food and drinks, liquid crystals, advanced materials engineering, defence, teaching, finance and sales; the course gives a basis for progressing to a PhD.

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