Undergraduate courses in chemistry
Explore a range of topics and move seamlessly between areas such as nanotechnology, drug development, forensics and new materials.
Department of Chemistry
We offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses and have a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and innovation.
Study chemistry with us
Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
MSc Drug Discovery
Gain knowledge and practical skills in drug discovery science from target identification through to getting a drug to market.
Doctoral training in sustainable chemical technologies
Doctoral training programme which places fundamental concepts of sustainability at the core of research, training and outreach in applied chemical sciences.
Postgraduate degrees in chemistry
Find out about our MSc and PhD courses, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
Chemistry PhD projects on FindaPhD.com
We offer projects across a broad range of chemistry disciplines.
Study at our Electrochemistry Summer and Winter Schools
Our Summer and Winter Schools will help you develop your expertise in electrochemistry. Methods covered are relevant to academic and industrial research.
Exploring your options
The third year for undergraduates is a crucial time. Whether you apply for a placement, a study year abroad or stay on campus for research, it could be the start of a beautiful career.
Testing what you know
Chemistry student Nicolò Magnini explains how his placement helped him test his knowledge against the requirements of a job in industry.
A window on the world
Chemistry student Max Robson maximised every opportunity during his year on placement at the Future Industries Institute in South Australia.
Finding a FinTech future
Chemistry student Elizabeth Robinson found her London-based placement triggered an interest in the rapidly growing area of FinTech: financial technology.
A fascination with chemistry
Bath graduate Dominic Macias stayed on campus for research in his third year rather than go on placement and was inspired to stay on for his PhD.
Splitting dinitrogen with light
Bath graduate Domenyk Turski was inspired to stay in academia after his third year undergraduate project showed the excitement of ground breaking research.
Career springboard
Graduates Elyse Gilbert and Louise Swaby used their study year abroad to gain experience ready for careers outside their subject area.
Our research and facilities
Our department is home to internationally recognised scientists, research teams and cross-disciplinary centres that deliver world-class collaborative research with a real impact on our society.
Chemistry research
Research in our department spans from fundamental chemistry to applications in catalysis, materials, healthcare and sustainable chemical technologies.
Facilities available for chemistry students, researchers and industry
Explore our facilities available for teaching and research with expert support from University staff.
Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies
A multidisciplinary centre that incorporates a doctoral training programme and brings together researchers with a strong interest in sustainability.
Working with the Faculty of Science
From consultancy to placements, there are many ways you and your organisation can benefit from the expertise in our teams.
People, equality and diversity
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, to make our department a pleasant place for all to work and study.
People in the Department of Chemistry
Find a member of staff in the department.
Department of Chemistry positive involvement
We have received the Athena SWAN Bronze Award for our commitment to gender equality and inclusivity.
News
Our latest research news and press releases.
Artificial intelligence takes on chemical research
In a new paper published in Nature, researchers review the rapid progress in machine learning for the chemical sciences.
Saiful Islam gives supercharged talk at Humanists Convention
Professor Saiful Islam, from our Department of Chemistry, gave an invited talk on green energy at the 2018 annual Humanists UK Convention in Newcastle.
Chemistry professor elected to prestigious fellowship
Professor Paul Raithby has been elected to the European Academy of Sciences for his contributions to chemistry research and support in the scientific community.
A research collection in honour of global chair Philip Power
Download this unique collection of research papers from and inspired by iconic organometallic chemist Philip Power.
Bloodless revolution in diabetes monitoring
Scientists have created a non-invasive, adhesive patch, which promises the measurement of glucose levels through the skin without a finger-prick blood test.
Just a small piece of paper can make water consumption safer
Our researchers have developed a revolutionary paper sensor, creating a cheap, sustainable and recyclable device for detecting toxic compounds in water.
Activities for schools
We inspire students of all ages with our school outreach activities.
Inspire your students with our school outreach activities
We offer fun, hands-on educational chemistry activities. Learn how your school science students can benefit from our outreach programme.
How Widening Participation works with schools and colleges
How we work with local schools and colleges to encourage under-represented students to apply to university.
Growing crystal gardens at Combe Down School
Scientists from the university helped primary pupils grow their own intricate crystal ‘gardens’ in a school workshop.
About the Department of Chemistry
This successful, well-equipped and supportive department offers an exceptional environment for teaching, learning and research.
In the last Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), chemistry research at Bath – targeted at solving global challenges such as energy, healthcare, functional materials and sustainability – was judged to be amongst the best in the UK.
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