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Course introductionChemistry holds a vital position in modern society, serving as the foundation for addressing worldwide sustainability challenges. This encompasses advancements in pharmaceutical development, exploration of renewable energy sources, and solutions for food security.Our expert instructors, some familiar from the renowned Periodic Videos YouTube channel, will nurture your passion for this dynamic field.Your studies will cover essential chemistry disciplines like organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry. With elective modules, you can customize your education to match your interests, including interdisciplinary connections between chemistry, physics, and biology.Sustainable chemistry principlesAt the University of Nottingham, green chemistry represents a major research focus. Our team actively investigates chemical solutions to worldwide issues, such as creating eco-friendly manufacturing processes, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and advancing materials for energy storage and conversion technologies. This program offers specialized modules in sustainable chemistry, equipping you with knowledge to develop environmentally conscious chemical processes and address ecological concerns through chemistry.Pharmaceutical applicationsChemistry forms the basis for medical advancements and therapeutic treatments. Throughout your studies, you can select modules focusing on pharmaceutical chemistry and medication development. These electives cover drug design, synthesis techniques, delivery mechanisms, and biological targeting. Explore our Medicinal and Biological Chemistry BSc >.Career prospectsThe University of Nottingham ranks as the UK's second most sought-after institution by top employers (High Fliers' Graduate Market 2022). A chemistry degree opens diverse career pathways, equipping you with both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise for industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to cosmetics. You'll enhance your communication abilities while gaining valuable transferable skills including analytical thinking, quantitative analysis, and data interpretation. Many graduates pursue advanced academic studies.
A level - AAB-ABB; Required subjects - Chemistry. Excluded subjects: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Science and Society, Leisure Studies. IB score - 32 Points overall or 665 in 3 HL certificates. IB requirements - 6 in HL Chemistry. A levels - AAB-ABB at A level including chemistry at grade A. Typical offers will vary depending on the A level subjects offered in addition to chemistry. GCSEs - Mathematics at grade 4 (C) (or equivalent) Plus GCSE in English at 4 (C) or above. RQF BTEC Nationals - Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD Applied Science case by case; Pearson BTEC National Diploma RQF + 1 A-Level = DD + A; Pearson BTEC National Extended Certificate RQF + 2 A-Levels- D + AB (A in Chem). Access to HE Diploma - 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3D30M15P0. Access course modules assessed case by case typically Distinctions in Inorganic Chemistry, Core Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. IELTS - 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element), TOEFL (iBT) - 80 (with a minimum of 17 in writing and listening, 18 in reading and 20 in speaking).