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Chemistry

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Chemistry is central to solving the world’s most pressing challenges – from clean energy and climate change to food security and new medicines. At Nottingham, you’ll examine these global issues through the lens of sustainable chemistry, gaining the practical, digital, and professional skills needed to make a real-world impact.

You’ll be taught by internationally recognised researchers, including pioneers in green chemistry and AI-driven discovery. Our curriculum is designed with industry input and student collaboration, ensuring you graduate with the confidence and adaptability to thrive in a fast-changing world.

The School of Chemistry at Nottingham is one of the largest in the UK. Our award-winning Carbon Neutral Laboratory enables world-leading research in sustainable chemistry, supporting our mission to develop innovative solutions for a greener future.

You’ll build a strong foundation in core chemistry, including organic molecules and mechanisms, inorganic materials using metals, and analytical and physical chemistry, while developing future-ready skills in data analysis, digital tools, and ethical leadership.

A unique stream of sustainability modules runs throughout the course, highlighting how chemistry drives innovation in areas like renewable energy, low-impact manufacturing, and greener pharmaceuticals.

You’ll also have the flexibility to shape your degree. Transfer between chemistry and medicinal and biological chemistry in your first or second year (subject to optional module selections) or switch between BSc and MSci routes. You can also choose to add an industry placement to your degree.

Green and sustainable chemistry is a key research interest here. Our expert teaching staff use chemistry as a method to tackle global challenges. Modules ensure you are well-prepared with the tools used by chemists in today’s workplace. From molecules and mechanisms to a unique sustainable module stream, you will gain hands-on experience to apply your learning.


Why choose this course?

Course highlights

  • You’ll gain hands-on lab experience, work on group projects, and develop transferable skills in communication, problem-solving, and data literacy.

  • We have been recognised for innovation in chemistry education and research excellence.

  • Our courses are co-created with students and industry to ensure they’re relevant, flexible, and future-focused.

    Proven results

  • We’re ranked 9th in the UK and top 100 in the world for chemistry (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).

  • The average starting salary for School of Chemistry undergraduates within 15 months of graduation was £31,186 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).

Modules

Course Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Chemistry-BSc-Hons.html

Assessment method

For detailed information about the course assessment methods please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Chemistry-BSc-Hons.html

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chemistry, Royal Society of

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
F100
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
F100
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAB-ABB

including Chemistry at grade A

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher

Can be accepted when combined with appropriate Scottish Advanced Higher subjects.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

Access course modules assessed case by case typically Distinctions in Inorganic Chemistry, Core Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.

Scottish Advanced Higher
AA-AB

AA + AABBB from Highers
AB + ABBBB from Highers

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32-30

including 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level.

or 665 in 3 HL certificates including HL 6 Chemistry

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Can be accepted when combined with appropriate A Level subjects - please contact School for further information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

Applied Science considered case by case

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

In combination with 2 A-Levels grades A+B, including A in Chemistry

GCSE requirements - English grade 4 (C), Mathematics grade 4 (C)

Applicants to this course may be eligible for our Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme. If you achieve a grade A in an EPQ, Core Maths*, IB Extended Essay or additional AS level qualification* then you will receive a one grade reduced offer for this course.

Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking four A levels, your additional qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

  • Additional eligibility requirements apply. View further details on this scheme.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/applying/entry-requirements.html

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element) English language requirements As well as IELTS, we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants/english-language.aspx If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.  https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cele/presessional/index.aspx  If you successfully complete your pre-sessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.  Please note: For pre-sessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

International entry requirements

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU & InternationalTBC
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050*

* 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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/index.aspx

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