Chemistry and Molecular Physics at Nottingham

I'm actually thinking about making it my firm but is it really as good as it sounds?

“Graduates with this degree are well versed in the more quantitative aspects of chemistry, molecular and solid-state physics, quantum, computational, nano and astronomical science, research methodology, and in communication and problem-solving skills. Part of the motivation for the degree is demand from science-based companies for graduates with this type of background, and there are excellent opportunities for postgraduate research towards a PhD.”

Some inside advice please!

Reply 1

Eau

Try the Nottingham thread:

http://thestudentroom.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=25

Reply 2

ChemistBoy

CMP is a great degree for research into hot areas like nanotechnology. Although last time I heard the course was not RSC accredited which does prove a problem when trying to get industrial jobs.

Reply 3

Herzliebe

Why is it excellent ChemistBoy?

Reply 4

ChemistBoy

Herzliebe

Why is it excellent ChemistBoy?

Because you get more grounding in the quantitative and physical aspects of molecular science. This really sets you up well to research in interface areas such as nanoscience or semconductors.

Reply 5

remember

ChemistBoy

CMP is a great degree for research into hot areas like nanotechnology. Although last time I heard the course was not RSC accredited which does prove a problem when trying to get industrial jobs.

But it is accredited but the Institute of Physics, who are also very generous with their grants.

Reply 6

ChemistBoy

remember

But it is accredited but the Institute of Physics, who are also very generous with their grants.

The chemicals industry has many more jobs for chemists than physicists and you don't know if you want to be a research at 18, not for sure. I really wouldn't bother picking a course for the few thousand pounds in 'carrot on a stick money' from the IOP - just do a straight physics degree if that is what you are after.

Whilst I like the CMP degree because it houses all my research interests I think in terms of hedging your bets for career success you should either do chemistry or physics straight. Having a chemistry degree has not stopped me doing a PhD in chemical physics and becoming a researcher here in the physics department at nottingham. Outside of academic research CMP makes you a little bit of a jack of all trades, master of none.