Teaching methods
- Lab sessions
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Placements
- Seminars
- Computer Labs
Course overview
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. All teaching will be in English.
Indicative modules
About modules
The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Tuesday 3 October 2023.
An overall mark of 60% or above is required in first and second years to progress to the third year of this degree. Students who do not progress into year three or are unable to gain a place at a host university will join the third year of the BSc or MSci degrees depending on their credit-weighted average for the second year.
Classes abroad will be taught in English. The modules will be assessed and count towards your final degree classification.
Assessment methods
- Coursework
- Lab reports
- Research project
- Written exam
- Group project
There are typically 10 lectures in addition to 8 to 10 hours of laboratory classes per week.
You will be assigned a personal tutor who will support you through your studies and help you make the most of the opportunities available at Nottingham. Your personal tutor will guide your personal and academic development, offering you help, encouragement and guidance.
Core modules are typically delivered by assistant professors, associate professors, or professors.
A degree in classics gives you a wide range of transferable skills, including:
- ability to process and critically evaluate data
- applying theoretical and scientific principles to problems
- critical analysis and argument
- experience of fieldwork, post-excavation and laboratory techniques
- ability to interpret spatial data numerical, statistical, IT and analytical skills
- strong team working
- written, oral and visual communication
- awareness of other linguistic cultures
Read our Classics and Archaeology student and alumni profiles for more about the range of skills you will gain, as well as the careers which our graduates go into.
You can learn more about subject-related careers opportunities from our Careers and Employability Services.
Average starting salary and career progression
89.00% of undergraduates from the School of Chemistry secured employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £26,216.
HESA Graduate Outcomes (2017-2021 cohorts). The Graduate Outcomes % is calculated using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.
Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.
Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.
The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2020, High Fliers Research).
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