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BSc (Hons) Chemistry (with foundation year)

Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course is an integrated foundation degree, where you'll progress onto our BSc (Hons) Chemistry course, once you successfully complete your foundation year. If your interests lie in medicinal chemistry, you can also transfer to our BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry course after your foundation year.

We support you every step of the way to becoming a confident chemistry graduate. Part of that is giving you lots of hands-on experience with a range of state-of-the-art equipment including mass spectrometry, HPLC, GC, x-ray crystallography, and NMR spectroscopy – the same equipment used by professional chemists in industry.

General Eligibility

UK Students:

  • 72 UCAS tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent.

  • GCSE

    • Chemistry or Double Science B / 6

    • Maths grade B / 6

    • English C / 4

International Students:

  • 72 UCAS tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent.

  • GCSE

    • Chemistry or Double Science B / 6

    • Maths grade B / 6

    • English C / 4

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/international/study-and-courses/your-application/entry-requirements-by-country

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Foundation Science

  • Introductory Mathematics

  • Foundation Chemistry I: Chemical Reactivity

  • Foundation Chemistry II: Organic Chemistry and Analysis

  • Practical and Professional Skills

2 Year 2
  • Structure and Function

  • Inorganic Bonding and Solid-State Materials

  • Physical States of Matter

  • Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Analysis

  • Professional Development

  • Introduction to Specialist Areas of Chemistry

3 Year 3

Core modules

  • Organic Chemistry

  • Inorganic Chemistry

  • Physical Chemistry

  • Analytical Chemistry

  • Professional Practice

Optional modules

  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • Modern Day Materials

  • Chemical Technology

  • Applied Instrumental Analysis


4 Year 4

Core modules

  • Advanced Chemistry

  • Project

Optional modules

  • Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

  • Advanced Organic Chemistry

  • Advanced Physical Chemistry

  • Advanced Chemical Analysis

  • Chemotherapeutics

  • Nano and Green Chemistry

  • Communicating Science and Technology

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL74
  • PTE59

Accepted qualifications:

  • IELTS Academic

  • TOEFL iBT, including ‘Home Edition' - We accept the online test as well

  • IGCSE

  • Cambridge

  • Oxford

  • Pearson Test of English

  • International/European Baccalaureate

  • A/O level

  • Trinity College ISE

  • KITE - We accept the online test as well

  • Various country qualifications

6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

This requirement is for Year One entry only. If you're starting in Year Two or final year you'll need a higher grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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