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Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)

Chemistry

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Chemistry course at Nottingham Trent University.

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A level

120 - 128 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Chemistry grade C)

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: F103

Here's what Nottingham Trent University says about its Chemistry course.

An MChem course is a completely different way of learning. It’s about deeper chemistry knowledge and research.

How do we give you that? You’ll work on your research project for a whole year, which not only gives you extensive research experience but a chance to shape the future of chemistry. Equipped with the knowledge and skills developed throughout the course, you’ll be work or research-ready when you graduate.

Take your studies to Masters level An MChem gives you an extra year to develop and expand your chemistry knowledge up to Masters level. You’ll study Masters level modules in your final year and spend time building your research experience by working on your extended year-long project alongside our chemistry researchers.

Join our research community Immerse yourself in our chemistry research community by attending our regular research seminars. You’ll hear about the latest hot topics in chemistry from lecturers and researchers from NTU and across the globe. Industry partners regularly attend to share trends and developments from the sector.

Chartered Chemist status This course puts you on the path to becoming a Chartered Chemist. If you go onto further research or study, you can apply for professional Chartered Chemist (CChem) status. CChem status shows your academic and professional achievements as well as your commitment to advancing excellence in science.

Integrated placement If you’d like to get industry experience you can integrate a placement into your studies in Year Three. You'll continue with your studies while on placement, including some modules through online learning. This means you’ll still complete your MChem course in four years.

Recently Chemistry students have taken placements at AstraZeneca, Alpha Analytical Laboratory, AkzoNobel, Boots and Castle Environmental. They secured varied roles such as Research Assistant, Trainee Ink Chemist and Logistics Analyst.

Source: Nottingham Trent University

Course details

Qualification

Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)

Department

School of Science and Technology

Location

Clifton Campus | Nottingham

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Chemistry

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Nottingham Trent University students who took the Chemistry course - or another course in the same subject area.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

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How well organised is your course?

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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

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Student information

See who's studying at Nottingham Trent University. These students are taking Chemistry or another course from the same subject area.

Chemistry
Mode of study
Full-time95%Part-time5%
Gender ratio
Female39%Male61%Other1%
Where students come from
International10%UK90%
Student performance
2:1 or above74%
Number of students120
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
ChemistryC
MathematicsD
BiologyC
PhysicsD
Business StudiesB
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Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Nottingham Trent University graduates who took Chemistry - or another course in the same subject area.

Chemistry

Earnings

£23.5k

First year after graduation

£28.1k

Third year after graduation

£31k

Fifth year after graduation

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