BSc (Hons) Chemistry Bachelor's degree at the University of Nottingham

This module provides an introduction to the periodic table and corresponding aspects of atomic and molecular structure. Molecular and ionic species will be explored in terms of structure, bonding, properties and applications, including coordination chemistry of metals.

This module provides a comprehensive foundation in organic chemistry, focusing on the structure, reactivity, and analysis of organic molecules. You will develop skills to name and draw molecules, understand bonding and reaction mechanisms, predict the outcome of organic reactions. Emphasis is placed on the broader significance of molecules and chemical reactions in life and society.

Uncover the fundamental principles that drive chemistry at a molecular level. Learn how atoms combine to form molecules, how energy is quantised, how molecules store energy, the ways in which molecules interact with light and with one another, and why molecules react.

This module introduces key chemical techniques, providing students with the essential skills for safe and effective laboratory work. Students will gain hands-on experience with fundamental synthetic, computational and analytical procedures and explore spectroscopic analysis. The module also focuses on time management, scientific report writing, and the development of professional competencies. These foundational skills lay the groundwork for more advanced studies.

This module introduces the concepts of green chemistry, sustainability and innovation. By use of examples, we demonstrate how chemistry underpins the delivery of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. You will learn how chemistry can be performed in a greener manner, what this means and how you can evaluate it. The module also explores the process by which novel technical ideas are converted into successful commercial ventures for the benefit of the global society.

Learn the mathematical techniques necessary for modern chemistry and confidently use them in a wide variety of chemical problems and data analyses. Explore the modern instrumentation used to separate, identify, and quantify the properties of atoms, molecules and materials.

Discover a range of topics at the forefront of modern chemical research and understand their importance and the fundamental concepts underpinning their development.

This module will explore the basic chemistry of the building blocks necessary for life. An overview of the structure and functions of cells, including the molecules that control cellular functions. The module will present the foundation knowledge for the medicinal and biological chemistry course, building on fundamentals of organic chemistry such as stereochemistry, functional group reactivity, and covalent and non-covalent interactions to understand the chemical nature of life, bridging the gap

Metals lie at the heart of many catalytic and biological processes. We explain the reactions, mechanisms and spectroscopy of a wide range of metal-containing compounds. You will explore organometallic chemistry, bonding, and chemical applications of metals.

The module explores the influence of heteroatoms and stereochemistry on the reactivity and conformations of organic compounds. You will learn how to design reaction sequences towards target molecules, and investigate how spectroscopy can be used to elucidate the structural identity of organic molecules.

Discover how quantum mechanics governs the atomic and molecular building blocks of matter. Learn how diffraction and spectroscopy enable chemists to study molecules and solid-state materials. Explore how the relationship between matter and energy is captured by thermodynamics and kinetics in terms of physical quantities relevant to chemical change.

Building on the skills developed in the Foundation Skills in Practical Chemistry module, students will further develop experimental techniques and learn how to integrate a range of skills to conduct experimental work safely, applying theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems. Students will continue to develop professional competencies, accurately recording experimental observations and communicating their findings through a variety of formats. The module provides a solid foundation for f

This module focuses on key challenges and opportunities in sustainability, energy use, and supply chain resilience. It introduces a broad range of chemical strategies aimed at addressing global environmental and societal issues. You will also learn how businesses identify and solve problems and manage projects. You will explore how ideas and products are protected and how to build and pitch successful business cases.

This module will introduce the concepts underpinning biological chemistry from a chemical perspective. It will explore basic cell biology and how this can give rise to disease. You will be introduced to molecular biology techniques and how these can be applied to understand and manipulate cells.

The aim of this module is to give you an understanding of the key physical and chemical properties of different regions of the Earth's atmosphere. It will introduce topics of current relevance to the chemistry and physics of pollution and global warming in the atmosphere.

This module will explore fundamental concepts in medicinal chemistry - the use of molecules to effect biological systems. We will explore a range of different therapies, including antibiotics, antivirals and anticancer agents, and the features which impact their application, such as metabolism and bioavailability. The mechanisms of action of biopharmaceuticals including antibody-drug conjugates and vaccines will also be explained. You will also be introduced to the chemistry behind biomedical im

This module provides an introduction to the Python programming language, with an emphasis on applications relevant to students in areas related to chemical sciences. Content includes: basic syntax and data types in Python: variables, values, datatypes, simple mathematical operations, comparisons and logical operators data structures: lists and tuples, dictionaries and sets flow control: loops, conditional statements, errors and exceptions program organisation: packages, libraries and modules dat

The first part of the course introduces the differential and integral calculus of functions of several variables. The remaining part of the course is associated with the development of techniques for the solution of boundary and initial value problems for ordinary and partial differential equations. Topics include: differential calculus of functions of two variables multi-variable integration ordinary differential equations basic Laplace transform techniques introduction to Fourier series partia

We explain the importance of metals in catalysis, with applications in industrial and biological processes. You will explore the roles that metal centres play in controlling the structure and function of supramolecular systems and metal-organic frameworks.

This module examines how organic chemists influence the outcomes of chemical reactions through careful control of reaction conditions. It focuses on how the choice of reagents affects the selectivity of organic transformations and introduces the role of highly reactive intermediates in enabling the synthesis. By the end of the module, you will be equipped to design synthetic pathways for constructing complex organic molecules.

Understand how the quantum mechanical behaviour of molecules and materials determines their properties and chemical reactivity. Use advanced concepts from quantum and statistical mechanics to describe molecular structure, reactivity and dynamics. Explain how the quantum nature of matter can be harnessed in a wide variety of real-world devices. Explore the chemistry of surfaces and interfaces that connects molecular-scale and bulk phenomena.

This module develops essential transferable research skill