Chemistry

Why choose this course

Our accredited chemistry degrees combine core theory with the latest practical chemistry techniques. You'll explore topics including analytical, forensic and environmental chemistry, computer modelling, reactivity and instrumentation.

• Get hands on in our Joseph Kenyon Laboratory, our main organic chemistry lab, and advance your skills in our recently refurbished analytical chemistry labs.

• Learn from lecturers who are active researchers and whose work is used by governments, health professionals and industry.

• Become part of a supportive, inclusive community with one of the best staff-to-student ratios in the country.

• Choose our integrated masters pathway where you’ll spend a year conducting independent research.

Our award-winning Professional Training placements have given students work valuable experience opportunities with leading organisations such as GlaxoSmithKline, the British Geological Survey and Atomic Weapons Establishment. Our students have also placed overseas in Germany, Italy, Finland, the Netherlands, Canada and New Zealand.

We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace.

What you will study
During the first two years of your chemistry degree, you’ll develop a broad understanding of chemistry, its methodology and some of its most intriguing applications. You’ll study a range of modules in topics such as computer modelling, materials, data analysis and visualisation alongside four fundamental core chemistry topics.

In your final year, you will have the opportunity to specialise in a range of optional modules such as polymers or medicinal chemistry. You'll also complete a research project, bringing together all the practical, analytical and presentation skills you’ve developed.

If you choose to complete an integrated masters degree your placement year will be lab-based and research-focused while you also complete distance learning. You will experience advanced techniques in chemistry and you’ll enhance your scientific communication skills.

During your final year of both bachelor's and master's degrees, you'll be embedded in a research group, working alongside an academic to carry out independent research. Example topics include drug design, materials for pollution control, catalysis, biodegradable polymers, monitoring microplastics and investigating novel data storage devices.

Course Modules

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.