Chemistry
Undergraduate courses starting in 2021
Chemists study the synthesis, properties and structure of matter. You’ll learn how to make the substances we use every day, from molecules to materials.
Explore a range of topics and move seamlessly between areas such as nanotechnology, drug development, sustainability and new materials.
Our practical courses will give you the knowledge and interdisciplinary skills to apply what you’ve learnt to a wide range of problems in chemistry. The core material in the first year of all our courses is the same, giving you the flexibility to switch if you change your mind about what area you’d like to specialise in.
As a student here, you’ll be part of a supportive department with friendly staff, an open-door culture and an active student community, including our chemistry society and Chem Crew student mentors.
Courses
Chemistry BSc/MChem
Chemistry for Drug Discovery BSc/MChem
- Chemistry for Drug Discovery BSc (Hons) – 4 years including placement year
- Chemistry for Drug Discovery BSc (Hons) – 4 years including study year abroad
- Chemistry for Drug Discovery BSc (Hons) – 3 years
- Chemistry for Drug Discovery MChem (Hons) – 4 years
- Chemistry for Drug Discovery MChem (Hons) – 4 years including placement year
- Chemistry for Drug Discovery MChem (Hons) – 4 years including study year abroad
Chemistry with Management BSc/MSci
- Chemistry with Management BSc (Hons) – 4 years including placement year
- Chemistry with Management BSc (Hons) – 4 years including study year abroad
- Chemistry with Management BSc (Hons) – 3 years
- Chemistry with Management MSci (Hons) – 5 years including placement year
- Chemistry with Management MSci (Hons) – 4 years
Rankings
Some of our awards, accolades and league table rankings.

95% student satisfaction rate for chemistry in the National Student Survey 2019
‘If you put your heart and soul into this degree, you will get everything back and you will absolutely love it here.’