"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

"I decided to study science at university because it was the subject I most enjoyed whilst doing my A-levels."

Undergraduate Chemistry Student, Nottingham

"Studying science opens the students to a range of ways of thinking e.g. analysis of observations, spotting trends and patterns, as well as some mathematics and computation, in addition to the important practical laboratory work. Thus, the student can discover which ways of working (s)he is most suited to, and there is a chance for these to develop during the time at University. For this reason a science degree is a well established platform to a surprisingly wide range of careers outside science (e.g. accountancy, management, sales) as well as within science (research, teaching). A science degree leaves a student's options open as to what final career to choose, and can include work placements in industry, to give a flavour of the opportunities available."

Prof John Wallis, Nottingham Trent University

"I have chosen to study chemistry because it has always been my favourite subject and I would like to be a chemistry teacher eventually."

Undergraduate Chemistry Student, Nottingham

"I chose chemistry because I am interested in the Pharmaceutical side and would like to eventually be involved in research."

Undergraduate Chemistry Student, Nottingham

"I have decided to study chemistry as I was inspired my A-level chemistry teacher."

Undergraduate Chemistry Student, Nottingham

"I really enjoyed chemistry and biology in my GCSEs and A-levels especially all the practical and hope to gain a career in chemistry in the future."

Undergraduate Chemistry Student, Nottingham

"There's always something new to learn about in science."

Joanna Shaw, Undergraduate Physiology and Pharmacology Student, Nottingham

"I decided to study chemistry as I would like to work as a forensic scientist for a profession. However I am aware that the field of forensics has very limited job placements and so opted to study chemistry to ensure I had a wider range of job options after completing my course."

Undergraduate Chemistry Student, Nottingham

"I believe there are a wide range of opportunities and advantages in studying chemistry and a whole load of knowledge to be gained."

Undergraduate Chemistry Student, Nottingham

"I chose to study chemistry because I want the opportunity to make a real difference with it's applications in the medical field."

Undergraduate Chemistry Student, Nottingham

"I chose a course in chemistry because I want to improve my practical skills."

Undergraduate Chemistry Student, 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