Chemistry is not only a vital science in its own right, it is also the key to understanding in many other areas of science. For example, progress in molecular biology, materials science and environmental science often depends on insight derived from Chemistry.
Chemistry is also the enabling science for a huge range of technologies.
Professional chemists are in demand, and graduates with a knowledge of Chemistry find their scientific training useful in a wide range of careers. Although we ask you to indicate your choice both of Major and Minor subject and between BSc and MChem when you apply, you need not confirm your subject decision until the end of your first term, when you are better placed to make the right choice. Your decision on the BSc or MChem is not finalised until the end of Year 2. The single honours Chemistry Major combines the study of the basic language of Chemistry with discussion of the most recent developments in the subject. Alternatively, our Chemistry degrees that include a Minor subject allow you to broaden your experience, give you complementary skills, cater for your special interests and create additional career opportunities.