Chemistry degree courses
Become a practically minded professional chemist by immersing yourself in accredited degrees taught by international researchers
“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
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Our Chemistry degrees have been ranked number one in UK for student satisfaction with teaching and for satisfaction with feedback by the Guardian Best UK Universities guide 2025
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Chemistry ranked 3rd in the UK for overall student satisfaction and 1st in the South West for graduate prospects in the Complete University Guide 2026
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Our undergraduate chemistry degrees are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry
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Be taught by award-winning professional chemists
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Three of our laboratories are certified to the ISO 9001 standard and you will work in these during your chemistry degree
Undergraduate courses
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BSc (Hons) Chemistry (Full-time)
Chemists play a vital role in tackling key societal challenges, including sustainability, health, energy and protecting the environment. To ensure our gradua...
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BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Foundation Year (Full-time)
If you are interested in chemistry but don’t have the qualifications to apply for a degree, this could be the pathway for you. Build your skills and knowledg...
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BSc (Hons) Environmental Chemistry (Full-time)
Environmental chemists will play a vital role in tackling global environmental challenges, including sustainability, human health, green energy and protectin...
Postgraduate taught programmes
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MSc Environmental Geochemistry (Full-time, Part-time route available)
Environmental geochemistry is central to the environmental sector which has grown rapidly over the last decade. The global environmental consultancy market, ...
Research opportunities
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PhD Chemistry (Full-time, Part-time route available)
The programme will provide you with the opportunity to conduct research alongside staff at the forefront of the chemistry subject discipline. Research projec...
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ResM Chemistry (Full-time, Part-time route available)
The programme provides you with the opportunity to conduct research alongside staff at the forefront of the chemistry subject discipline. Research project op...
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.