"I opted to study a science subject at university as it is a fascinating and diverse subject, which plays a fundamental role in the world around us."

Undergraduate Chemistry Student, Nottingham

"A good reason to study science is so that you know what the chemicals in every day life are and their function. Those ingredients on the backs of bottle of shampoo and the back of headache tablets no longer need to be a mystery."

Dr Simon Collinson, Chemistry Lecturer, Nottingham

"Science is interesting and relevant to life and industry - chemistry is involved in everything we do. It's a 'respectable' degree to have and in my opinion more worthwhile than some other subjects."

Undergraduate Chemistry Student, Nottingham

"Chemistry, Biology and Physics form the basis of the world around us. By studying science, we can learn how to make the most of our world and hopefully how to protect it for the future generations to come."

Science graduate, Nottingham

"Science has helped in so many ways to shape the world in which we now live. To study science is to be part of building on that progress and making a better future."

Peter Clark, Postgraduate Inorganic Chemist, Nottingham

"Studying science can help you assess the reality and accuracy of medical dramas and other science programmes and films. It can help you see through the ‘glossy finish’ that these programmes often receive."

Health Professional, Nottingham

"Paying attention in science can sometimes help you in other activities that you wouldn’t expect such as cooking. An understanding of how certain things mix and react together can be the difference between making mayonnaise or a horrible mess, or making lumpy or perfect gravy or even cooking with chocolate!"

Science Graduate, Nottingham

“Science makes a positive impact on people’s lives. In many cases, Science saves lives. Scientists use their expertise to develop real solutions for real problems. Remedies for many of the challenges that face our world will be developed by researchers who devote their whole lives to the pursuit of Science.”