Chemistry

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Chemistry

About us

Chemistry at Plymouth is recognised as a leading environment to study chemistry. Our BSc Chemistry degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and focuses on producing professional chemists through a hands-on approach. We have received a range of teaching awards, with all teaching staff professionally-recognised Chemists with internationally-recognised research expertise. Our teaching is up to date and closely linked to relevant research developments. We have an extensive range of research-grade instrumentation which you can access throughout the course, and we nurture the skills and knowledge necessary to excel within a competitive employment field. In addition, our partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry provides expert career advice for young chemists. The chemistry laboratories at Plymouth have recently undergone major refurbishment, ensuring a modern and extensive teaching environment to support your studies.

Featured course: BSc (Hons) Chemistry

Combining theory with practical laboratory experience, our course places communication, problem solving and project management at its heart.

BSc (Hons) Chemistry

Research

Chemistry at Plymouth has a long research history in the area of environmental modelling and biogeochemical processes and uses interdisciplinary approaches and novel analytical techniques to deliver world class research.

Find out more about our research

Graduate profile

Studying at Plymouth was a chance to go beyond my country, to broaden my horizons and become more independent.
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Graduate profile

The Chemistry degree at Plymouth really gave me all the attributes I needed for my career.
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