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Contents

Welcome to the
School of Chemistry

02 Welcome
03 Why study chemistry at Nottingham?
05 Degree courses
21 How will I study?
23 How will I be assessed?
25 Career and employment prospects
27 Student profile
29 Your student experience
33 Applying for a place
35 Frequently asked questions
37 Visiting and contacting us

I am delighted that you are considering

studying chemistry at The University of
Nottingham. This brochure contains details
of the chemistry courses we offer and the
opportunities and facilities available to our
students. I hope that this will help you to make
the right choice about which course to study
at university.

Front cover image:

A chemistry student setting up apparatus for the electrolysis of water to assess the
thermodynamic properties necessary for the development of fuel cells.

The School of Chemistry at Nottingham is one

of the leading chemistry departments in the UK
with an excellent reputation for both teaching and
research. We continue to receive high student
satisfaction scores in the National Student
Survey (NSS) and the results of the latest
Research Excellence Framework (REF), a national
assessment of university research, judged 95% of
our research activity to be internationally excellent
or world-leading.

Our school provides a dynamic and highly

stimulating environment in which to study
chemistry with dedicated staff who are committed
to teaching and learning; recently refurbished
teaching laboratories and lecture theatres; and,
above all, highly motivated and enthusiastic
students.
Whatever your ambitions, our aim is to help you
achieve them here at Nottingham. For further
information, please do not hesitate to contact us
or visit our website:
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We hope to welcome you to Nottingham soon.
Professor Jonathan Hirst
Head of the School of Chemistry
@NottsChemistry

Students working in the Engineering and Science

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Why study chemistry at

Nottingham?
Chemistry is key to our understanding of the
natural world and to the enhancement of our
quality of life and the environment.
Advances in chemistry provide the understanding
that underpins much of modern science; an
understanding that contributes directly to our
everyday lives, from the food we eat and the
medicines we take to the environment in which
we live. Degrees in chemistry at The University
of Nottingham offer the exciting challenge of
exploring this science at the molecular level
through experiment and theory, together with
opportunities to study at the interfaces with other

sciences and disciplines either through optional

modules or specially structured degree courses.

Our reputation

Our success as teachers of chemistry owes

much to our ability to include leading-edge
research results in our teaching curriculum and
to provide our students with access to worldclass research facilities. Not only will you be
taught by researchers working at the forefront
of the chemical sciences, you will have many
opportunities to get involved with cutting-edge
research through research projects and
summer internships.

Our research interests range from the core

disciplines of physical, organic and inorganic
chemistry to the interfaces with the biological
and medical sciences, physics, materials
science and engineering. Research in the school
continues to make significant contributions to
key areas of modern chemistry including new
materials for hydrogen storage, the development
of biocompatible polymers, novel catalysts for
green chemical processes, new molecules for
new medicines, and methods for detecting and
characterising molecules in biology, on surfaces,
in space and during fast chemical reactions.
You can read more about our students and
researchers achievements by visiting our news
pages: www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry

New developments

The School of Chemistry is committed to

focusing its world class expertise on the major
challenges that affect us all healthcare, energy
and sustainability. As part of this commitment we
have recently established a Centre for Sustainable
Chemistry.
The Centre for Sustainable Chemistry will be
housed in a brand new carbon neutral laboratory,
which is currently under construction. Part-funded
by GlaxoSmithKline, the building will serve as a
hub to catalyse new collaborations with industry.
The centre will be unique in the UK not only in
its design but also in its focus on world-leading
research activity in sustainable chemistry that will
aim for the highest clean and green standards to
minimise environmental impact and ensure that
the new chemistry developed is both energy and
resource efficient, and sustainable.

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Degree courses

Chemistry

UCAS code

Isolating reaction products in the

undergraduate laboratory.

Duration

A levels

IB

Places

Single honours
BSc Chemistry**

F100

3 years

AAB-ABB

34-32

MSci Chemistry*

F101

4 years

AAA-AAB

36-34

MSci Chemistry with an International

Study Year*

F103

4 years

AAA-AAB

36-34 110

MSci Chemistry with a Year in

Industry*

F105

4 years

AAA-AAB

36-34

BSc Chemistry and Molecular

Physics

FF31

3 years

AAB

34

MSci Chemistry and Molecular

Physics

FFH1

4 years

AAB

34

BSc Medicinal and Biological

Chemistry***

FC17

3 years

AAB-ABB

34-32

MSci Medicinal and Biological

Chemistry*

FC1R

4 years

AAA-AAB

36-34

MSci Medicinal and Biological

Chemistry with an Assessed Year in
Industry*

CF71

4 years

AAA-AAB

36-34

BSc Biochemistry and Biological

Chemistry

C720

3 years

AAB

34

MSci Biochemistry and Biological

Chemistry

C721

4 years

AAB

34

20

25

25

* If you do not meet the MSci grades in your offer but meet the BSc grades then you will automatically be offered a place for the BSc
degree.
** Transfer to the MSci Chemistry courses (F101, F103 or F105) may be considered at the end of year one depending on your
performance.
*** Transfer to the MSci Medicinal and Biological Chemistry courses (FC1R or CF71) may be considered at the end of year one
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BSc/MSci Chemistry
Course description
The School of Chemistry offers a range of
stimulating BSc and MSci degree courses with
programmes that exploit the enthusiasm of the
staff and students for all aspects of chemistry.
The BSc courses provide a strong background in
chemical theory and practice and will prepare you
for entry into a wide variety of careers. If you opt
for one of the MSci courses, part of your final year
will involve joining a world-leading research group
in the school to work on a project at the cutting
edge of chemistry research. Many of our students
decide to pursue a career in research as a result
of the excitement that they experience during their
research project. Transfer between the BSc and
MSci courses can be considered throughout the
first 15 months of study.
Year one
You will spend approximately two-thirds of
your first year gaining chemical knowledge and
understanding that builds upon your pre-university
studies. Optional modules, which account for the
remainder of your study time, may be selected
from a wide range offered in the University module
catalogue. These could include modules in the
physical and biological sciences, the humanities,
languages and/or business. Students who do not
possess A level maths (or equivalent) will take
in-house modules to prepare them for the more
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Year two
In the second year, theoretical and practical
modules build on the knowledge and
understanding gained in the first year. You will
also pursue a literature and communication skills
project in which you will review and evaluate the
latest advances in chemistry, and learn to write
reports and prepare short talks. The core material
accounts for approximately 80% of your study
time, the remainder of which can be covered by
optional modules.
Year three
During this year, you will study the three major
branches of chemistry in increasing depth in core
modules. Practical work, which consists of a series
of mini projects, is covered by a 30-credit module.
You will also have a choice of specialist optional
modules to provide a further 20 credits. These
could include opportunities to work with a teacher in
a school or, for MSci students, to learn about drug
discovery in a module taught in collaboration with
staff from GlaxoSmithKline.
Year four (MSci students)
The final year of the MSci course provides the
opportunity for increased specialisation. Advanced
theory modules are provided together with a
number of specialist modules which reflect the
research interests of staff. Each student will
undertake a major research project in Nottingham
or at a partner university in Europe. This provides
an opportunity to experience research methods
employed in modern chemistry. Project topics
range from biological chemistry through materials
chemistry to surface science and on to laser
chemistry and computational chemistry. For
example, you may be involved in a research group
that is synthesising pharmaceuticals or using
supercritical fluids to improve reaction yields. The
project will develop not only your practical ability,
team working and problem-solving skills, but also
your appreciation of the published literature, your
use of library and computer database resources
and your presentation skills.

Typical modules for F100 (BSc)/F101 (MSci)

Year one

Year two

Year three

Year four (F101 only)

Compulsory modules
Introduction to
Organic Molecules
and their Reactivity
Introduction to
Spectroscopy,
Energy and Bonding
in Chemistry
Introduction to
Structure, Periodicity
and Coordination
Chemistry
Chemistry Study
Skills
Foundation
Laboratory Work

Compulsory modules
Core Laboratory
Work A
Equilibria, Rates and
Interfaces
General Inorganic
Chemistry
Literature and
Communication
Skills
Quantum Chemistry
and Spectroscopy
Synthesis and
Spectroscopy

Compulsory modules
Advanced Laboratory
Techniques (A)
Bioinorganic and
Metal Coordination
Chemistry
Catalysis
Chemical Bonding
and Reactivity
Organometallic
and Asymmetric
Synthesis
Pericyclic Chemistry
and Reactive
Intermediates
Solids, Interfaces and
Surfaces

Compulsory modules
You can choose one of
the following modules:
Chemistry Research
Project

Optional modules
Chemical
Calculations
Frontiers in
Chemistry
Introduction to
Green Chemistry
and Processing
Mathematics for
Chemistry 1 and 2
Molecules that
Changed the World

Optional modules
Advanced Calculus
and Differential
Equation Techniques
Atmospheric
Chemistry
Introduction to
Medicinal Chemistry,
Molecular Biology
and Microbiology
Principles of
Analytical Chemistry

Optional modules
Chemical Biology
and Enzymes
Communicating
Chemistry
Contemporary Drug
Discovery
Drug discovery: the
development of new
medicines
Molecular Modelling
Protein Folding and
Biospectroscopy
Topics in Inorganic
Chemistry

Optional modules
Advanced Inorganic
Chemistry
Chemical Biology and
Enzymes
Contemporary Organic
Synthesis and the
Construction of
Bioactive Targets
Contemporary Physical
Chemistry
Enterprise for
Chemists
Protein Folding and
Biospectroscopy
Self-assembly
and Bottom-up
Approaches to
Nanostructure
Fabrication

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MSci Chemistry with an International

Study Year
Course description
This course provides the broad in-depth chemistry
training of our MSci Chemistry course (see page
7), with the added dimension of an international
study year in year three.
Years one and two
You will follow the same course of study as the
MSci Chemistry degree during years one and two.
During year two, the international host school for
your study year will be decided by consultation
between the student, the course director and the
International Study Committee.
Progress into the third year of the MSci Chemistry
with an International Study Year degree will
depend on a good level of performance in years
one and two.
Year three
You will study in the chemistry department at one
of our partner universities, which currently include
the following:
Australia: Australian National University, Monash
University, University of Melbourne, University
of New South Wales, University of Queensland,
University of Sydney
Canada: Concordia University, McGill University,
University of British Columbia

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Hong Kong: The University of Hong Kong

Ireland: University College Dublin
New Zealand: University of Auckland, University
of Canterbury
Singapore: The National University of Singapore
USA: University of Arizona, University of
Connecticut, University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, University of South Florida
You will study a framework of core modules at
the host school which builds on the foundation of
years one and two and which will prepare you for
the final year in Nottingham. Optional modules will
allow you to benefit from the unique opportunities
for study at the host school. Currently, a reduced
university tuition fee is payable during this year.
Year four
The final year is the same as for the MSci
Chemistry course. You will be advised on the
most appropriate choice of specialist optional
modules based upon your experience during the
international study year. You will also undertake
a major research project, which provides an
opportunity to experience research methods
employed in modern chemistry.

MSci Chemistry with a Year

in Industry
Course description
This four-year course provides the broad, in-depth
chemistry training of the MSci Chemistry course
(see page 7), with the added dimension of an
assessed year spent in a research laboratory of
a major chemical company. The course structure
for years one and two is the same as for the
MSci Chemistry course. The strong and broad
foundation in all areas of chemistry provided by
the first two years provides an excellent base from
which you will successfully experience research
work in a prestigious industrial laboratory.
Years one and two
You will follow the same course of study as the
MSci Chemistry degree during years one and two.
During year two, the potential industrial hosts for
your research year will be decided by consultation
between you, the Course Director and the
Research Year in Industry Committee. Placement
with the industrial host will also be subject to
successful interview at that company.

Year three
The assessed third year gives you an opportunity
to work on a research project in a research
laboratory of a major chemical company located
either in the UK or in mainland Europe where you
will be a salaried employee. Currently, a reduced
university tuition fee is payable during this year.
Distance-learning theory modules will develop
your core chemistry knowledge; comprehensive
academic and pastoral support will be provided.
Recent destinations for placement students have
included Actelion (Switzerland), AstraZeneca, BP,
GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen (Belgium) and Lubrizol.
Year four
The final year follows a similar course as for the
MSci Chemistry course. You will be advised on
the most appropriate choice of specialist optional
modules based upon your experience during your
year in industry. You will also undertake a major
research project, which provides an opportunity to
experience research methods employed in
modern chemistry.

There was a lot of help available when I

was applying for my placement... I felt the
experience had really benefitted me when I
returned to Nottingham for my fourth year.
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Typical modules for F103/F105

Year one

Year two

Year three

Year four

Compulsory modules
Chemistry Study
Skills
Foundation
Laboratory Work
Introduction to
Organic Molecules
and their Reactivity
Introduction to
Spectroscopy,
Energy and Bonding
in Chemistry
Introduction to
Structure, Periodicity
and Coordination
Chemistry

Compulsory modules
Core Laboratory
Work A
Equilibria, Rates and
Interfaces
General Inorganic
Chemistry
Literature and
Communication Skills
Quantum Chemistry
and Spectroscopy
Synthesis and
Spectroscopy

F103:
Year abroad
You will study a
framework of core
modules at the host
school which builds
on the foundation of
years one and two
and which prepares
you for the final year in
Nottingham.

Compulsory modules
You can choose one of
the following modules:
Chemistry Research
Project

Optional modules
Advanced Calculus
and Differential
Optional modules
Equation Techniques
Chemical
Atmospheric
Chemistry
Calculations
Frontiers in Chemistry Introduction to
Introduction to
Medicinal Chemistry,
Green Chemistry and
Molecular Biology
and Microbiology
Processing
Mathematics for
Principles of
Chemistry 1 and 2
Analytical Chemistry
Molecules that
Changed the World

Optional modules will

allow you to benefit
from the unique
opportunities for study
at the host school.
F105:
Compulsory modules
Distance Learning
Inorganic Chemistry
Distance Learning
Organic Chemistry
Distance Learning
Physical Chemistry
Year in Industry
Research Project

Optional modules
Advanced Inorganic
Chemistry
Chemical Biology and
Enzymes
Contemporary
Physical Chemistry
Contemporary
Organic Synthesis
and the Construction
of Bioactive Targets
Enterprise for
Chemists
Protein Folding and
Biospectroscopy
Self-assembly
and Bottom-up
Approaches to
Nanostructure
Fabrication

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BSc/MSci Medicinal and Biological

Chemistry
Course description
These courses combine comprehensive training
in all aspects of chemistry with in-depth training in
the key aspects of biochemistry and pharmacology
relevant to understanding human disease and
drug design.
The course content has been tailored to
produce graduates with an excellent practical
and theoretical knowledge of synthetic and
analytical chemistry and to be conversant in the
underlying biological principles required to work in
the multidisciplinary environment found
in the pharmaceutical, biotechnological and
allied industries.
The modules making up the course are given
by members of the Schools of Chemistry and
Biomedical Sciences. The final two years of
the MSci course include advanced topics at
the forefront of medicinal chemistry including
combinatorial chemistry, pharmacokinetics,
proteomics, protein engineering and gene therapy.
Half of the final year is spent attached to one
of the research groups at Nottingham actively
involved in medicinal and biological chemistry
research.

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Year one
In the first year you will follow foundation
courses in chemistry, physiology and
pharmacology, biochemistry and microbiology,
including practical training.
Year two
You will cover topics in physical, inorganic
and organic chemistry in more depth, as well
as complementary courses in spectroscopy,
biological chemistry, physiology and
pharmacology, including a case study on the
development of a recent drug.
Year three
You will follow advanced courses in organic,
inorganic, biological and medicinal chemistry
topics as well as options in neuroscience and
pharmacology. Students pursuing the MSci
course may take an optional drug discovery
module taught in collaboration with staff from
GlaxoSmithKline. Oral and written transferable
skills are developed through a scientific
communication course and there are opportunities
to work with a teacher in a school.
Year four (MSci students)
In the fourth year, MSci students will join a
research group to work on a major research
project. You will also study advanced modules
in chemical biology, drug delivery, biophysical
methods and how to become a scientific
entrepreneur.

Typical modules for FC17 (BSc)/FC1R (MSci)

Year one

Year two

Year three

Year four (FC1R only)

Compulsory modules
Cell Structure and
Metabolism
Chemistry Study
Skills
Foundation
Laboratory Work
Introduction to
Organic Molecules
and their Reactivity
Introduction to
Spectroscopy,
Energy and Bonding
in Chemistry
Introduction to
Structure, Periodicity
and Coordination
Chemistry
Introductory Human
Physiology and
Pharmacology 1

Compulsory modules
Basic Molecular
Pharmacology
Core Laboratory
Work A
Equilibria, Rates and
Interfaces
General Inorganic
Chemistry
Introduction to
Medicinal Chemistry,
Molecular Biology
and Microbiology
Pharmacology
Dissertation: Drugs
and Diseases
Quantum Chemistry
and Spectroscopy
Synthesis and
Spectroscopy

Compulsory modules
Advanced Laboratory
Techniques (B)
Bioinorganic and
Metal Coordination
Chemistry
Catalysis
Chemical Biology
and Enzymes
Chemical Bonding
and Reactivity
Organometallic
and Asymmetric
Synthesis
Pericyclic Chemistry
and Reactive
Intermediates

Compulsory modules
Chemistry Research
Project
Contemporary Organic
Synthesis and the
Construction of
Bioactive Targets
Molecular Microbiology
and Infections

Optional modules
Chemical
Calculations
Mathematics for
Chemistry 1

Optional modules
Drug discovery: the
development of new
medicines
Communicating
Chemistry
Contemporary Drug
Discovery
Molecular Modelling
Protein Folding and
Biospectroscopy
Topics in Inorganic
Chemistry

Optional modules
Advanced Inorganic
Chemistry
Chemical Biology and
Enzymes
Contemporary Physical
Chemistry
Enterprise for
Chemists
Protein Folding and
Biospectroscopy
Self-assembly
and Bottom-up
Approaches to
Nanostructure
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MSci Medicinal and Biological

Chemistry with an Assessed Year
in Industry

In the fourth year of the course, you will combine

a major research project at the University with a
range of advanced taught courses in chemistry and
pharmacy.

Course description
The first two years of this course are common
to the BSc/MSci Medicinal and Biological
Chemistry courses (see page 13). The third
year is then spent as a salaried researcher
in the laboratories of a major chemical or
pharmaceutical company such as AstraZeneca,
GlaxoSmithKline or Syngenta, located either in the
UK or in mainland Europe. Recent destinations
in Europe have included Actelion (Switzerland),
AstraZeneca (Sweden) and Janssen (Belgium).
Contact is maintained with the University through
participation in distance-learning modules and
meetings with University-based tutors.

On completion of the Medicinal and Biological

Chemistry degrees, you will be well qualified
for careers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical
and biotechnology industries, as well as higher
research and vocational degrees.

Typical modules for CF71

Year one

Year two

Year three

Year four

Compulsory modules
Cell Structure and
Metabolism
Chemistry Study
Skills
Foundation
Laboratory Work
Introduction to
Organic Molecules
and their Reactivity
Introduction to
Spectroscopy,
Energy and Bonding
in Chemistry
Introduction to
Structure, Periodicity
and Coordination
Chemistry
Introductory Human
Physiology and
Pharmacology 1

Compulsory modules
Basic Molecular
Pharmacology
Core Laboratory
Work A
Equilibria, Rates and
Interfaces
General Inorganic
Chemistry
Introduction to
Medicinal Chemistry,
Molecular Biology
and Microbiology
Pharmacology
Dissertation: Drugs
and Diseases
Quantum Chemistry
and Spectroscopy
Synthesis and
Spectroscopy

Year in industry
Year in Industry
Research Project

Compulsory modules
Chemistry Research
Project
Contemporary
Organic Synthesis
and the Construction
of Bioactive Targets
Molecular
Microbiology and
Infections

Optional modules
Chemical
Calculations 1
Mathematics for
Chemistry 1

Compulsory modules
Distance Learning
Inorganic Chemistry
Distance Learning
Organic Chemistry
Distance Learning
Physical Chemistry

Optional modules
Advanced Inorganic
Chemistry
Chemical Biology and
Enzymes
Contemporary
Physical Chemistry
Enterprise for
Chemists
Protein Folding and
Biospectroscopy
Self-assembly
and Bottom-up
Approaches to
Nanostructure
Fabrication

I chose Nottingham because of its

fantastic campus and facilities, the quality
of the course and teaching and, most
importantly, the fantastic atmosphere of the
school and friendliness of the staff.
Jamie Cadge
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BSc/MSci Chemistry and Molecular

Physics
Course description
The BSc and MSci Chemistry and Molecular
Physics (CMP) courses are three- or four-year
single honours degrees that focus on the area
of overlap between the traditional disciplines of
chemistry and physics. The courses emphasise
molecular and solid-state physics, quantum
mechanics and spectroscopy, and the more
quantitative aspects of chemistry. The CMP
degrees at Nottingham are a unique alternative
to chemical physics courses offered elsewhere
and our graduates enter a wide range of sciencebased careers or progress to research-level
degrees. The courses are designed to be flexible;
for example, it is possible to transfer to a chemistry
or physics degree at the end of the first year.
Year one
In the first year you will study introductory
chemistry, physics and mathematics modules
which are taken in common with other students
registered for physical science courses at
Nottingham. You will take practical chemistry
classes in our teaching laboratories and a special
module on data analysis and scientific computing.

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Year two
In the second year, lectures will concentrate
on physical chemistry, spectroscopy, quantum
mechanics and electromagnetic fields, and
there are laboratory classes in both chemistry
and physics. There is a choice of optional
modules, covering specialised topics such as
nanotechnology and atmospheric chemistry.
Year three
In the third year, core modules cover energetics
and kinetics, magnetic resonance, surface
science, solid-state physics, and atomic and
particle physics. Communication skills, literature
searching and project-based physics and
chemistry practical work are also included. There
are options to study molecular modelling, materials
science and catalysis.
Year four (MSci students)
There are further optional modules in specialist
areas such as computational chemistry,
nanotechnology, gravity, cosmology, medical
imaging and semiconductor physics. You
will also carry out a major research project in
Nottingham or at a university in mainland Europe.
As well as formal lectures, emphasis is placed
on the development of problem-solving and
communication skills.

Typical modules for FF31 (BSc)/FFH1 (MSci)

Year one

Year two

Year three

Year four (FFH1 only)

Compulsory modules
Computing For
Physical Science
From Newton to
Einstein
Fundamental
Inorganic Chemistry
Fundamental
Organic Chemistry
Fundamental
Physical Chemistry
Introductory
Laboratory Work
Mathematics
for Physics and
Astronomy

Compulsory modules
Classical Fields
Core Laboratory
Work C
Experimental
Techniques and
Instrumentation
Intermediate
Inorganic Chemistry
Intermediate Physical
Chemistry
Intermediate
Spectroscopy and
Quantum Chemistry
The Quantum World

Compulsory modules
Advanced Laboratory
Techniques
Atoms, Photons
and Fundamental
Particles
Chemical Bonding
and Reactivity
Chemistry and
Molecular Physics
Literature and
Communication**
Fourier Methods
Introduction to Solid
State Physics
Physics Project
Solids, Interfaces
and Surfaces

Compulsory modules
Contemporary Physical
Chemistry

Optional modules
Frontiers in
Chemistry
Introduction to
Green Chemistry
and Processing

Optional modules
Atmospheric
Chemistry
Force and Function
at the Nanoscale
Health Physics
Molecular
Biophysics
Principles of
Analytical Chemistry

For more information about the molecular physics

element of your degree, please see
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Optional modules
Catalysis
Chemistry and
Molecular Physics
Literature and
Communication
Skills*
Molecular Modelling
Self-assembly
and Bottom-up
Approaches to
Nanostructure
Fabrication*
Topics in Inorganic
Chemistry

You can choose one of

the following modules:
Chemistry Research
Project
Chemistry Research
Project Overseas
Natural Science and
CMP Physics Project
Optional modules
Enterprise for Chemists
From Accelerators to
Medical Imaging
Functional Medical
Imaging
Gravity
Imaging and
Manipulation at the
Nanoscale
Imaging and Image
Processing
Light and Matter
Modern Cosmology
Quantum Dynamics
Self-assembly and
Bottom-up Approaches
to Nanostructure
Fabrication
Semiconductor Physics
Theoretical Elementary
Particle Physics
The Politics, Perception
and Philosophy of
Physics

* Applicable to BSc Chemistry and Molecular Physics students only

** MSci only

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Biological Chemistry
Course description
Substantial scientific advances and discoveries
are taking place in the biological sciences with
wide-ranging consequences for the agrochemical,
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Many of these advances are occurring at the
interface between chemistry and biology. The
School of Chemistry and the School of Life
Sciences offer these Biochemistry and Biological
Chemistry single honours courses. The courses
will provide you with modern training in chemical
and biological experimental techniques and
equip you with a wide range of skills in both
biochemistry and biological chemistry.
The BSc programme is a three-year course for
those who wish to obtain a thorough training in
biochemistry and chemistry and provides very
sound preparation for employment in both science
and non-science areas.
The MSci degree is a four-year undergraduate
course for students who wish to pursue scientific
careers at the highest level or continue on to
specialist postgraduate study in chemistry or
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Year one
In the first year, you will follow introductory
courses in chemistry, cell structure, biochemistry,
molecular biology, physiology and genetics in a
series of theoretical and practical
foundation modules.
Year two
During your second year, you will follow modules
that discuss the chemistry and characterisation
of biological molecules, metabolic processes,
proteomics, genomics and genetics.
Year three
You will attend advanced modules that
concentrate on mechanistic enzymology,
biophysical methods, molecular microbiology,
protein folding and medicinal and nucleic acid
chemistry.
Year four (MSci students)
In the fourth year, MSci students will join a
research group to work on a major research
project in chemistry, biochemistry or at the
interface of the two. Projects will be in the
Chemistry Building, the Medical School or the
Centre for Biomolecular Sciences. You will also
study advanced modules in chemical biology,
biosynthesis, clinical chemistry, developmental
biology, cancer and molecular immunology.
On completion of your degree, there is a wide
range of career options available in the chemical,
pharmaceutical, agrochemical, biotechnology
and healthcare sectors.

Typical modules for C720 (BSc)/C721 (MSci)

Year one

Year two

Year three

Year four (C721 only)

Compulsory modules
Cell Structure and
Metabolism (lectures
and practical)
Fundamental
Inorganic Chemistry
Fundamental
Organic Chemistry
Fundamental
Physical Chemistry
Fundamentals of
Biochemistry
Genes and Cellular
Control (lectures and
practical)
Introductory Human
Physiology and
Pharmacology 1
Introductory
Laboratory Work

Compulsory modules
Core Laboratory
Work
Intermediate
Inorganic Chemistry
Intermediate Organic
Spectroscopy and
Stereochemistry
Intermediate Physical
Chemistry
Intermediate
Synthetic Organic
Chemistry
Introductory Signals
and Metabolic
Regulation
Laboratory Analysis
of Proteins and
Enzymes
Lipid Metabolism
and Oxidative
Phosphorylation
Principles and
Analysis of Gene
Function
Proteins: Structure
and Function

Compulsory modules
Advanced
Biochemistry
Laboratory Work
Advanced
Biochemistry
Advanced Laboratory
Techniques
Biochemistry of
Disease
Bioinorganic and
Metal Coordination
Chemistry
Chemical Biology
and Enzymes
Data Analysis
Organometallic
and Asymmetric
Synthesis
Protein Folding and
Biospectroscopy

Compulsory modules
You can choose one of
the following modules:
Biochemistry Research
Project
Research Project

Optional modules
Chemical
Calculations 1
Introductory Human
Physiology and
Pharmacology 2
Mathematics for
Chemistry

Optional modules
Advanced
Biochemistry of
Cancer
Cancer Biology
Cellular and Molecular
Immunology
Contemporary Organic
Synthesis and the
Construction of
Bioactive Targets
Enterprise for
Chemists
Molecular Microbiology
and Infections
Self-assembly
and Bottom-up
Approaches to
Nanostructure
Fabrication
Signal Transduction

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How will I study?

The School of Chemistry offers a range of

stimulating BSc and MSci degree courses with
programmes that exploit the enthusiasm of the
staff and students for all aspects of chemistry.
You will receive innovative, high-quality teaching
in a first-class learning environment with the most
up-to-date laboratories and teaching facilities.
Our courses also provide opportunities for you to
work in industry or to study at a partner university
overseas.
Our annual undergraduate intake is typically
around 180 students. This number allows us to
maintain an important balance: the small group
teaching sizes are small enough for us to know all
of our students as individuals and the total class
size is large enough to allow us to offer a wide
range of specialist options, meaning that you will
be able to tailor your degree to your scientific
interests.
Details of the accreditation of our courses by the
Royal Society of Chemistry can be found at
www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/studywithus

Teaching

Your degree course is designed to exploit your

curiosity for chemistry, to encourage you to
express your ideas clearly and logically and to
develop your approaches towards independent
learning. We achieve this through a series of
modular courses that deepen and broaden your
previous knowledge, and introduce you to topics
that you may not have encountered at school or
college. Typically there are 10 lectures per week.

Tutorials

You will also take part in a series of weekly smallgroup tutorials that provide an opportunity for you
to analyse critically the material that has been
presented in lectures and laboratory classes.
These meetings also ensure that you have
grasped the key points of the lectures and that
you fully understand the course material.

Laboratory experience

You will gain laboratory experience in hands-on

practical classes that run for up to eight hours
per week during the first year of your course, and
which extend to 12 hours per week in the second
and third years. These classes introduce you to
the current synthetic and analytical approaches
in chemistry and the operation of modern
instrumentation; the practical sessions are held
in well-equipped laboratories. In your third
year you will work on short-term, team-based
projects to develop your independence and timemanagement skills. These projects will prepare
you for your fourth-year research project.

Communication skills

We place a strong emphasis on developing your

written and oral communication skills throughout
your course at Nottingham. This usually involves
small-group and individual project work that is
assessed continuously. These projects aim to
teach you how to research a problem and how
to get your message across clearly, accurately
and concisely, using modern bibliographic search
tools, word-processing and presentation software.
Such skills are always highly sought after by
potential employers.

Key Information Sets

Key Information Sets (KIS) are comparable sets of

information about full or part time undergraduate
courses that are designed to meet the information
needs of prospective students. All KIS data is
published on the Unistats website:
www.unistats.co.uk
For Nottinghams KIS data, please see individual
course entries at:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy

Research projects

During the fourth year, MSci students are invited

to join an active, world-leading research group
within the school to contribute to projects at
the cutting edge of chemistry. You will be given
greater independence and will be responsible for
driving your own project, although a postgraduate
research student and an academic member
of staff in your research group will always be
available to help.

The combination of labs and lectures

means that youre always doing something
different. Labs have been my favourite
part of the course since first year. Seeing
the theory you learn come to life makes
learning everything so much easier.
Ailsa Suleman
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How will I be assessed?

The teaching year

The teaching year is divided into two semesters.

The first semester lasts for 14 weeks, with 12
weeks for teaching and revision and two weeks
for assessment. The second semester follows the
same pattern, but there is an additional two weeks
at the end to complete the assessment process
and to enable students to discuss their results
with tutors and begin to plan the next sessions
work.
The teaching year is divided into two semesters
for organisational purposes, this is fitted into
the traditional pattern of three terms: one before
Christmas; one between Christmas and Easter;
and one after Easter.

Assessment

Our courses are assessed in a variety of ways,

including written exams, coursework assignments,
dissertations, computing assignments, essays,
oral presentations, posters and laboratory reports.
The final degree classification is based on marks
gained for the second and subsequent years of
study.

Personal tutors

While at Nottingham, you will be assigned a

personal and academic tutor who will guide
your studies and help you to select modules
that match your interests and ambitions. Your
tutors are your first port of call in the school if
you have any problems or questions and they will
take an interest in your personal and academic
development, offering you help, encouragement
and guidance.

You are encouraged to develop your own

ideas and approaches to solving problems
where you learn valuable transferable skills,
be it for a career in academia, industry or
otherwise.
Chris Seymour
MSci Chemistry (fourth year)
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Career and employment

prospects

Careers and Employability Service

The University of Nottingham is one of the most

targeted university by Britains leading
graduate employers.*
As a Nottingham chemistry graduate you will be
well prepared for a wide range of employment and
postgraduate study opportunities. The chemical
industry continues to be one of the strongest
industrial sectors in the UK and the emerging
materials and biotechnology sectors require trained
chemists who can generate the new materials,
products and knowledge that are needed in
these areas.
In addition to equipping you with theoretical and
practical skills in chemistry, a degree in chemistry
from Nottingham also demonstrates that you can
think logically and critically, solve complicated
problems and manage your time effectively.
Consequently, our graduates are also highly
regarded in numerous professions including those
in finance, education, marketing and the media.
Many graduates continue their studies in
chemistry or a related discipline, working towards
a doctorate degree at Nottingham as a result of
the enthusiasm they developed during their fourthyear project.

Graduate career destinations

Recent destinations of graduates from our

school include:
Abercrombie & Fitch
B & V Water Treatment
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Barclays Capital
Biochrom Ltd
Boots
British Telecom
Critical Pharmaceuticals
Custom Pharmaceuticals
Deloitte
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
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Ernst & Young

Forensic Science Service
GlaxoSmithKline
HM Revenue & Customs
Intertek Analytical Services
Lafarge
Local education authorities teaching
Lovania Nurseries Ltd
Met Office
Ministry of Defence
National Audit Office
National Health Service
Onyx Scientific
Pegasus Waste Management
PFP Benefit Solutions
Reckitt Benckiser
Research Councils UK
Rolls-Royce
Syngenta
Takeda Cambridge Limited
Unilever

Our Careers and Employability Service, which

is based on University Park Campus, offers an
extensive range of careers-oriented services,
including CV-writing sessions, interview advice,
presentations by major employers and general
career advice. As a University of Nottingham
graduate, you will receive lifelong support from
the service. This means that you can ask a
careers adviser to look over your job application
by email or Skype, or in person, and you can also
access a database of graduate vacancies. For
more information see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers

The Nottingham Advantage Award

The Universitys Advantage Award is a

programme of activities developed to recognise
and reward extracurricular responsibilities. It
allows you to gain recognition for participating
in a wide range of activities accredited by
the University and shows employers that
you have gained valuable skills. For further
information, please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/
advantageaward
* The Graduate Market in 2015 - High Fliers Research.
** Known destinations of full-time home and EU first-degree
graduates, 2012/13.

Average starting salary

In 2013, 91% of first-degree graduates in the

school who were available for employment had
secured work or further study within six months
of graduation. The average starting salary was
19,900 with the highest being 29,999.**

Recent graduates

Recent graduates include Lorna Mitchell first

year PhD in Organic Synthetic Methodology,
The University of Nottingham; Danielle
Harvey Commercial Management Trainee,
GlaxoSmithKline; Samantha Smith Auditor,
Ernst and Young; Callum Crawshaw Research
Scientist, Promethean Particles; Jessica
Weymouth Dentistry BDS, Peninsula College of
Medicine and Dentistry.
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One of the things I think that are common to

all the lecturers Ive had in the first and second
year and now into the third year is that theyre all
passionate about the subject. The facilities are
fantastic as well.
Joe Jones / MSci Chemistry

Find out more about Joes experience at

www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugvideos/joejones
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Your student experience

Youve read lots about the degree programme

youre interested in, now its time to explore
life outside of the lecture theatre. Read on to
discover why being a student at The University
of Nottingham is a truly exciting experience.
There really is something for everyone to get
involved in, and you may be surprised at the sheer
volume of activities and opportunities on offer,
all designed to make your time at university as
memorable as possible. University is not all work,
work, work; there is much more to it than that!

Your University of Nottingham at

home and around the world

We are proud of our stunning campuses and are

continually investing in our grounds, buildings and
facilities to ensure that you have only the best
surroundings in which to live and study. Our main
UK campuses have all gained external recognition
in the form of numerous awards over the years,
and its not hard to see why. A free bus ride can
transport you from the striking architecture and
innovative technology of Jubilee Campus, to the
rolling parkland and period buildings at University
Park, through to the beautiful setting of Sutton
Bonington. Combine this with features including
sports centres, cafes, art galleries, shops,
woodland, contemporary gardens and extensive
wildlife, and you have an outstanding environment
that inspires and excites students and visitors
alike.
With campuses in China and Malaysia, as well
as links with more than 220 partner institutions
in over 40 countries, studying at The University
of Nottingham will also give your degree a truly
global flavour and the chance to explore the world
around you. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/about/campuses

Your opportunity to study abroad

Students catching up between lectures outside

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As a University of Nottingham student, you will

be able to apply for a variety of study abroad
options. Whether studying at a partner institution
or undertaking a work experience placement,
spending time abroad is a fantastic opportunity
to broaden your horizons, experience different
cultures, meet new people and develop skills that
will prove invaluable in the future and look good
on your CV.

Dedicated support
If you do decide to apply to study abroad, the
Universitys International Office will offer support
from the application stage right through to your
return to the UK, with advice on everything from
immigration to possible sources of financial
support. Find out more: www.nottingham.ac.uk/
studyabroad

Your new home from home

The University of Nottingham offers a guarantee

of University accommodation for one year to all
new full-time undergraduate students, subject to
the following conditions: you make Nottingham
your firm choice, return your accommodation
application by the set deadline*, accept your offer
of accommodation by the deadline given, and have
an unconditional status no later than August 2015.
If you are an international student, this guarantee
applies for three years. Rooms are available as
single or shared, en suite or shared bathroom,
all the way through to studio flats, and vary from
self-catered, partially catered (five evening meals
per week) to fully catered (19 meals per week).
We have halls of residence on campus or offcampus if youd prefer. Prices reflect the room and
facilities chosen. For more information, including a
breakdown of the pricing, see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation
* For details of the deadline, please check
www.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation

Your support network

Throughout your university journey there will

be numerous people on hand to support you,
including tutors and dedicated staff who will be
able to advise you on various aspects of life as a
student.
In addition, our Student Services Centres provide
a range of support, information and specialist
services to enhance your student experience. They
form part of a comprehensive network of services
at the University, designed to support you through
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Academic Support provides a personal and

practical approach to academic study the
service also provides specialist academic support
for students with dyslexia, dyspraxia and other
specific learning difficulties; Disability Support
coordinates support and access arrangements
for students with a disability or long-term medical
condition; Financial Support provides information
on the sources of finance available from
government agencies and the University itself, and
gives advice about financial matters.
Student Services also offer advice on paying
your tuition and accommodation fees as well
as advising on issues ranging from childcare,
counselling and health to international student
support, chaplaincy and faith support. Whatever
you may need support with, they will either be able
to help or point you in the direction of someone
who can. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices

Getting involved in your

Students Union

As soon as you start at The University of

Nottingham, you are automatically a member of
our Students Union, considered one of the best
in the country. There are hundreds of activities
that you could be part of, providing you with the
perfect opportunity to take up a new hobby or
pursue existing interests. Choose from over 200
student-run societies, covering all interests and
abilities, more than 70 sports clubs, as well as
local and national volunteering projects, to which
you can commit as much or as little time as you
wish.
Our Students Union is also home to a number of
award-winning student-run media groups, which
enable you to gain practical work experience both
behind the scenes or centre stage as a presenter,
actor or journalist. The Nottingham New Theatre,
Impact magazine, Nottingham University Television
Station (NUTS) and University Radio Nottingham
(URN) have all been recognised as the best
in their field, winning a clutch of awards for
outstanding achievements. Here at Nottingham we
have the Best Broadcaster, the Guardian Student
Publication of the Year, the Best Student Station
in the country and a student theatre company that
won no less than seven awards at the National
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However you decide to become involved in the

Union, you can be sure you will make new friends
and learn new skills, all while having a lot of fun!
Find out more: www.su.nottingham.ac.uk

Nottingham city centre is always buzzing

with people and interesting sights.

Exploring your new city

A short 10-minute bus ride from University Park

Campus, Nottingham city centre has plenty to
offer, whatever you like to get up to in your
spare time.
For music lovers, you can take your pick from
the world-famous Rock City, Capital FM Arena
or one of the smaller gig venues for a more
intimate musical experience. Nottingham is rich
in performance venues, with comedy clubs and
theatres catering for lovers of drama, musicals and
ballet. We are very proud of our sporting heritage,
and with football clubs Nottingham Forest and
Notts County in the city, as well as a test match
cricket ground, the National Water Sports Centre
and the National Ice Centre on your doorstep,
you might just become a sports fan if youre not
one already.
History and culture can be found in all corners of
the city, with Nottingham Castle, the Galleries of
Justice Museum, Nottingham Contemporary one
of the largest contemporary art spaces in the
UK, art house cinemas and three of the worlds
oldest pubs all providing points of interest. If you
enjoy shopping, Nottingham is perfect for you;
independent boutiques and vintage shops in the
bohemian area of Hockley mix with high street
names in our large shopping centres to make
Nottingham a veritable shopping haven.
Find out more: www.nottingham.ac.uk/
nottinghamlife
Download our city guide:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/downloads
Explore the world of Nottingham through our
GlobalNotts web app:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/globalnotts

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Applying for a place

We are looking for students who have

the ability and motivation to benefit from
our courses, and who will make a valued
contribution to the school and the University.
Candidates for full-time admission are
considered on the basis of their Universities
and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
form. For more information on how to make
your application stand out, please visit our
online prospectus: www.nottingham.ac.uk/
ugstudy/applying/applicationprocess

Application process

All applications for an undergraduate place to

study at The University of Nottingham (including
applications by overseas students) must be made
through UCAS. Applications should be made
online at www.ucas.com Candidates will be
notified of decisions through UCAS using the
Students Portal.

Entry numbers

For information on how many students the school

plans to admit on each course, please see the
table on page 5.

Your personal statement

This is the section of your UCAS form that tells

us most about you, and you should make the
best use of it. Be as specific and detailed as you
can we would like to see that you are a student
who can work hard, be self-motivated and make
the best possible use of the opportunities that our
courses offer you.

Required subjects

Most applicants will have studied three or more

A levels (or equivalent), and we require chemistry
to be among these. Full details of our current
typical offers and the qualifications we consider
can be found in the University online prospectus
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Alternative qualifications

In this brochure you will find our A level entry

requirements but we accept a much broader
range of qualifications.
These include:
Access to HE Diploma
Advanced Diploma
BTEC HND/HNC
BTEC Extended Diploma
Cambridge Pre-U
International Baccalaureate
Irish Leaving Certificate
Scottish Advanced Highers
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma
This list is not exhaustive; we will consider
applicants with other qualifications on an
individual basis. The entry requirements for
alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for
example you may need to take certain modules
and achieve a specified grade in those modules.
Please contact us to discuss the transferability of
your qualification.

Flexible admissions policy

We recognise that some educational and personal

circumstances affect achievement. If we judge
that you have exceptional circumstances that
have adversely affected your achievement, we will
consider them when assessing your academic
potential. Some courses may vary the offer as a
result. For the most up to date information about
our offers, please see the course fact files in our
online prospectus and for more information about
this policy, please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/applying

Mature applicants

We encourage applications from mature students

(which means all those aged 21 or over when the
course begins). You should apply in the normal
way through UCAS. While we accept a range
of qualifications, you should check our specific
requirements on UCAS course entry profiles. If
in doubt, please contact the admissions tutor,
who will be happy to answer any specific queries
you have about applying as a mature student.
Please email your questions to chem.admissions@
nottingham.ac.uk.
More information for mature students can be
found at: www.nottingham.ac.uk/mature

Part-time study

The school does not currently offer any part-time

degree courses.

International applicants

We welcome applications from international

students and have students from many parts of
the world studying with us at undergraduate and
postgraduate level. All international candidates
for undergraduate courses should apply through
UCAS. The Universitys International Office offers
guidance and advice on matters such as visa
and immigration regulations, working and living
in the UK, entry requirements and preparing for
coming to Nottingham and arranges a Welcome
Programme and coach pick-up service for new
international students each September. If you
would like to visit the University and are unable to
attend an open day, the International Office will be
happy to arrange a tailor-made visit for you. For
further information please visit
www.nottingham.ac.uk/international

Details of our current international student

scholarships can be found at www.nottingham.
ac.uk/chemistry Please contact us to discuss
entrance qualifications and English language
requirements.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element).

TOEFL iBT 87 (minimum 20 in speaking and 19 in
all other elements).

Chemistry awards

The School of Chemistry offers a number of

competitive awards sponsored by the school,
industrial organisations and individual benefactors.
For details of our current awards, please visit
www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry

Deferred entry

Applicants who wish to defer their entry by a

year will not be at a disadvantage. Please tell us
something about your plans for your gap year in
your UCAS personal statement.

Equal opportunities policy

The University aims to create the conditions

whereby students and staff are treated solely on
the basis of their merits, abilities and potential,
regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality,
ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic
background, disability, religious or political beliefs,
trade union membership, family circumstances,
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Frequently asked questions

How much are the fees?

Like many universities in England, Nottingham

charges full-time UK and EU students an annual
tuition fee of 9,000. However, you will not have
to pay your fees while studying the government
will lend eligible students the money, which you
will start to pay back once you have left university
and are earning at least 21,000. For more
information, please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
Fees for students from outside the EU vary from
subject to subject. For more information, please
see the New international students section on
www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees

What bursaries are available?

Around a third of students at Nottingham are

likely to be eligible for a non-repayable University
of Nottingham Core Bursary. Some students will
also be eligible for support through Nottingham
Potential Bursaries and the National Scholarship
Programme. These are in addition to any support
you may receive from the government. For more
information please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport

What support is available for

students with children?

There is a range of services provided to support

students with children, including a University day
nursery, a playscheme and playcentre day care.
There is also a scheme to help students fund
childcare. For more information, see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/child-care

What support do you offer for

students with a disability or dyslexia?
The school, like the University, is committed
to promoting access for students who have
a disability, dyslexia or a long-term medical
condition. Services provided by the University
aim to enable students to fulfil the inherent
requirements of the course as independently as
possible. The Universitys Disability Statement,
which lists services, facilities and opportunities
available throughout the University can be viewed
at www.nottingham.ac.uk/disability

If you are an international applicant (outside of the

EU), please see the New international students
section on www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees

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Visiting and contacting us

Open days

Contact us

Mini open days

t: +44 (0)115 951 3529

e: chem.admissions@nottingham.ac.uk
w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry

If youre considering applying to The University

of Nottingham you should try to attend one of the
University-wide open days, which are held in June
and September each year. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/opendays

The University runs tours of University Park

Campus on some Wednesdays throughout the
year. For further information or to book a place
on a mini open day, please contact the Enquiry
Centre on +44 (0)115 951 5559 or email
undergraduate-enquiries@nottingham.ac.uk

UCAS visit days

All candidates who receive an offer are invited to a

UCAS visit day, which is an opportunity for you to
see the school and the University for yourself. You
will hear about the school and its courses from
members of academic staff and they will answer
any questions you might have. You will also
be given a short tour of the campus by current
students.

Other visits

If you wish to make an informal visit to the

University prior to applying here, you are welcome
to do so, but you should contact us in advance
if you wish to visit the school or speak to an
admissions tutor and we will do our best to oblige.

School of Chemistry
The University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
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For international student enquiries,

please contact:
The International Office
t: +44 (0)115 951 5247
f: +44 (0)115 951 5155
e: international-office@nottingham.ac.uk
w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/international
You can also follow us through our social media
channels, all of which can be accessed via
www.nottingham.ac.uk/connect
You can also connect with fellow applicants and
current students on our applicants Facebook and
Twitter pages:
UoNApplicants
@UoNApplicants

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The University of Nottingham has made every effort to ensure that the
information in this brochure was accurate when published. Please
note, however, that the nature of the content means that it is subject
to change from time to time, and you should therefore consider the
information to be guiding rather than definitive. You should check the
Universitys website for any updates before you decide to accept a
place on a course.

Printed January 2015.

The University of Nottingham 2015. All rights reserved.

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Science and
Engineering

Your passion can

be your success.
Study what you love.
The world needs scientists and
engineers. But not just any scientists
or engineers. It needs people who
will transform their love of the subject
into life-changing inventions and
discoveries. If you have the enthusiasm,
we have the lecturers to fire it.

Find out more:

www.nottingham.ac.uk/
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