Chemistry

Develop your advanced research skills in one of our leading research groups with our accredited MChem Chemistry course. Develop the fundamental knowledge that every chemist needs for a successful career and complete a research project in your final year.

This accredited four-year MChem Chemistry course will give you valuable research experience and knowledge spanning organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry.

You’ll gain hands-on experience from the start of your degree, learning laboratory skills and techniques in our specialist teaching labs.

You’ll have regular tutorials to delve deeper into the complex topics covered in lectures. These small group teaching sessions are led by your academic tutor in first year and subject experts in later years.

In your first year, you’ll study core chemistry concepts. You’ll build a strong foundational knowledge, which will prepare you to progress on to more advanced topics in future years.

In your second and third year, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise by choosing optional modules that cover topics like sustainable chemistry, and biological and medicinal chemistry. You’ll also gain valuable independent research experience through a group research project in your third year.

In your fourth year, you’ll have the freedom to tailor your degree to your interests and aspirations through more in-depth optional modules, exploring topics such as materials chemistry, catalysis and chemistry of light.

You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your research skills, spending most of your final year working on your own research project as part of a team of research scientists. Working on a real scientific problem, you’ll conduct experiments in our state of the art research labs, learning from academic researchers who are experts in your chosen area of research. You’ll develop the project planning, problem solving and communication skills needed to succeed in a variety of careers.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem)

Why study this course?

• Top 20 in the UK for Chemistry - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

• 1st in the Russell Group for learning opportunities, student voice, and assessment and feedback in chemistry - National Student Survey 2025

• Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) accredited course - This course is accredited by the RSC for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).

• Opt to spend a full year on an industrial work placement - Test out a career path, build up your CV and grow your network of contacts.