• 1881 - University College Nottingham opened at Shakespeare Street consisting of four Professors and three demonstrators. 
• 1998 - The department, formally became the School of Chemistry. In the 50 years since University status was awarded, Chemistry at Nottingham has moved from humble beginnings to arguably one of the top Chemistry Schools in the UK.

The School offers a wide range of undergraduate honours degree courses both from within the School and collaboratively with other Schools across the campus, recruiting 150 new undergraduates each year. This range of courses reflects the ‘centre stage’ that Chemistry occupies within the sciences, as well as the wide range of career opportunities available to science graduates.

During their fourth year, MSci students are invited to join an active research group within the School to contribute to projects that are at the cutting-edge of chemistry. You will be given greater independence and you will be responsible for driving your own project, although a postgraduate research student and an academic member of staff in your research group will always be available to help.

As a Nottingham chemistry graduate you will be well prepared for a wide range of employment and postgraduate study opportunities.

The chemical industry continues to be an important industrial sector in the UK and the emerging materials and biotechnology sectors require trained chemists who can generate the new materials, products and knowledge that are needed in these areas.

In addition to equipping you with theoretical and practical skills in chemistry, a degree inchemistry from Nottingham also demonstrates that you can think logically and critically, solve complex problems and manage your time effectively.