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Become a practically minded professional chemist by immersing yourself in accredited degrees taught by international researchers
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“From making potions in my back garden after my grandad gave me an experiment kit, to working with global energy giants and pharmaceutical companies, my passion for chemistry keeps on growing.”
Katie Jones
BSc (Hons) Chemistry graduate
- > Our undergraduate chemistry degrees are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry
- [ Be taught by award-winning professional chemists
- c Maximise your hands-on laboratory time through degrees with a focus on coursework
Preparing you for your future career
“As a result of my studies at Plymouth, I was able to competently complete a three-month research cruise. I had the skills to complete the laboratory work, practically produce results and document them accordingly, analyse data and produce a report at the end.”
Bridging the gap between university and work
“During my job interview my employer found it useful that I already had knowledge of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard from my studies at the University of Plymouth, commenting on how this helps to bridge the gap between university and working in industry.”
MChem Analytical Chemistry graduate Caroline now works for Smithers Pira, a packaging testing and consultancy service. She works in the packaging testing facility, mainly testing different packaging materials for suitability in the food industry.
Our research expertise
Bringing together experts across a range of disciplines to deliver a unique blend of insights and perspectives from the forefront of new discoveries.
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