Chemistry with an International Study Year

Chemistry plays an important 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 undergraduate masters-level course, you'll have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities in year three. For example, you could be exploring Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, or the USA. You'll develop an international understanding of chemistry and gain valuable academic and life experience.

A degree in chemistry will prepare you for a wide range of careers. You’ll develop the necessary academic and practical skills for a career in industry, whether that be in pharmaceutical, petrochemical, cosmetics or others. You’ll also develop your written and oral communication skills, and gain transferable skills such as problem-solving, numeracy and data analysis. These are desired by other industries including finance, media, and management. A significant proportion of our students go onto postgraduate study.

The University of Nottingham is the second-most targeted university in the UK by leading employers. (High Fliers' Graduate Market in 2022).

At the University of Nottingham, you'll be taught by academic staff who will feed your curiosity for chemistry. You may even recognise some of our staff from the popular Periodic Videos YouTube channel.

There is flexibility to transfer between most chemistry degrees after the first year.

Why choose this course?

• Study abroad - You’ll have the opportunity to apply to study abroad and gain a global perspective of chemistry

• Accredited - by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

• Flexibility - Flexibility to transfer between most chemistry degrees

• Optional modules - Choose from a range of optional modules that interest you

• Small-group learning - Benefit from small-group tutorials that support your learning

• Modern facilities - Put theory into practice in our modern labs and facilities

In year one, you will build up your pre-university studies through modules in core chemistry. If you do not have A level mathematics (or equivalent) then you will take the Mathematical Toolkit module to prepare you for this aspect of the chemistry course.

In year two, you will further develop your knowledge and understanding with theoretical and practical modules. You can specialise in an area of chemistry that interests you, such as advanced calculus, and sustainable chemistry.

You will spend year three abroad at one of our partner universities, studying core chemistry in advanced and practical modules.

In year four, you will work on an in-depth research project in an area of your choice.