About the Department

Students studying the phase behaviour of liquids in an undergraduate lab class.

Sheffield has a large Chemistry Department, housed in the Dainton and Richard Roberts buildings at the centre of the campus area. We offer first-class teaching and facilities, and research interests across the breadth of modern chemistry.  We have many internationally respected research scientists on our staff, and the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise decided that 70% of our research output is `internationally excellent´ or `world leading´.

Other members of staff focus on chemical education, working to ensure that the most esoteric research is converted into a first rate educational experience for you.

About Sheffield

A view of the Devonshire quarter, close by the University.

Much of the pleasure you gain from University life will be dictated by other factors in your environment. Sheffield has a strong popular culture, and will provide you with a dynamic social environment.

Bordering the Peak District and Derbyshire National Park, a short bus ride is all that's needed to take you away from it all, to go hiking or rock climbing.