Forensic Chemistry
Nottingham Trent UniversityCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the MChem (H) Forensic Chemistry at Nottingham Trent University. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. In an era of increasingly intricate crimes, the significance of forensic chemistry is growing and playing a crucial role in advancing the quest for justice. Applying chemistry principles to forensic analysis of evidence means that forensic chemists often play a key role in criminal investigations. You’ll build a robust knowledge of chemistry by focusing on the fundamental concepts before applying it to areas such as illegal and illicit substances, toxicology and forensic casework. International tuition fees are £17,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,950
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Nottingham Trent University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £28,000 | £32,500 |
| 3 years | £21,500 | £24,500 | £30,000 |
| 5 years | £26,000 | £30,000 | £37,000 |
UK subject average: £29,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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