Chemistry

Understand the full potential of the elements - the building blocks of our planet
Chemistry

Which course?

Welcome

Chemistry is key in solving our current challenges because it studies the molecules that make up everything around us from the sand on the beach to the silicon chip that drives our smartphone. The chemistry course at Plymouth is designed to provide students with the skills and experience of modern chemical and analytical techniques that makes them so valuable to employers. Recent graduates are working in diverse fields such as environmental protection, energy and pharmaceuticals, contributing to making the world a better place.

Dr Roy Lowry
Programme Leader

What we offer

Why Plymouth?

  • ? Chemistry ranked 14th out of 53 in the Guardian University Guide 2021 league tables. Chemistry came top in ‘satisfied with feedback’, joint 2nd in both ‘satisfied with teaching’ and the ‘value-added score’, and 6th on ‘satisfied with the course’.
  • @ 96% of students were satisfied with the quality of the course (NSS, 2020)
  • < Degrees accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry
  • ' Industry-standard ISO 9001 certified laboratories
  • A Emphasis on practical and laboratory skills
  • > Stepping stone towards Chartered Chemist status (CChem)

Biogeochemistry Research Centre

Researching the environmental behaviour, fate and impact of nutrients, metals and pharmaceuticals in terrestrial, atmospheric and aquatic systems.

The Biogeochemistry Research Centre comprises expert researchers and instrumentation, with acknowledged international leaders in organic geochemistry and environmental analytical chemistry and a strong focus on marine science and current and past ecosystems and climates.

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