
Chemistry with an International Study Year Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Chemistry with an International Study Year Msci (Hon)
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, youll 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. Youll develop an international understanding of chemistry and gain valuable academic and life experience.
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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, youll 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. Youll develop an international understanding of chemistry and gain valuable academic and life experience.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>The University of Nottingham is the second-most targeted university in the UK by leading employers. (High Fliers Graduate Market in 2022).<br/><br/>At the University of Nottingham, youll 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.<br/><br/>There is flexibility to transfer between most chemistry degrees after the first year.<br/><br/>Why choose this course?<br/>• Study abroad - You’ll have the opportunity to apply to study abroad and gain a global perspective of chemistry<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Accredited - by the Royal Society of Chemistry.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Flexibility - Flexibility to transfer between most chemistry degrees<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Optional modules - Choose from a range of optional modules that interest you<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Small-group learning - Benefit from small-group tutorials that support your learning<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Modern facilities - Put theory into practice in our modern labs and facilities<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F103
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Can be accepted when combined with appropriate Scottish Advanced Higher subjects.
Access to HE Diploma
D:36,M:9
All applications are assessed on an individual basis to ensure sufficient chemistry has been studied.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
32
including 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level. or 666 in 3 HL certificates including HL Chemistry
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma D*DD Applied Science case by case
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
From: AA + AAABB from Highers To: AA + AABBB from Highers
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M1,M1
D3,M1,M2
including Chemistry at grade D3.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
In combination with 2 x A-Levels grades AA including Chemistry.
A level
A,A,A
A,A,B
including Chemistry at grade A.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Can be accepted when combined with appropriate A Level subjects - please contact School for further information.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £30,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |