Courses

We run a range of undergraduate courses so that you can choose the degree programme that best matches your interests.

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Teaching and learning changes for 2020-21

Due to the coronavirus pandemic we have made some changes to teaching and learning for some courses in the 2020-21 academic year.

Find out about teaching and learning changes

These pages will be updated regularly, so please check back for the latest information about your course.

Courses

Chemistry | Biological and Medicinal Chemistry | Year in Industry | Study Abroad | Foundation Year

Accreditation

All of our courses are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, which means we cover all the topics and training you need to graduate into a professional chemistry career. You will also gain additional research experience and learn how to work independently.

Flexibility

It's possible to transfer between any of our courses up to end of your second year, and you can transfer between Chemistry MChem and Chemistry BSc well into your third year.

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Chemistry courses

Undergraduate

Chemistry BSc

Our three-year BSc Chemistry course is built around the cutting-edge science that's going to solve big global challenges. You will gain the fundamental knowledge that every chemist needs for a successful career.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 3 years
  • UCAS code: F100
Undergraduate

Chemistry MChem

Prepare to work as a researcher in the chemical industry, or to go on to a PhD and an academic career. Over four years, you'll do research training and spend most of your final year working on your own project as part of a team of professional scientists.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 4 years
  • UCAS code: F105

 Biological and Medicinal Chemistry courses

Undergraduate

Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry BSc

This specialist course has been designed to prepare you for the growing demands of the healthcare sector and pharmaceutical industry. Alongside essential chemistry topics, you'll study topics such as pharmacokinetics, toxicology and drug design.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 4 years
  • UCAS code: F112
Undergraduate

Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry MChem

This specialist course has been designed to prepare you for the growing demands of the healthcare sector and pharmaceutical industry. As well as essential chemistry topics, you'll study topics such as pharmacokinetics, toxicology and drug design, and spend most of your final year working on your own biological and medicinal chemistry research project.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 4 years
  • UCAS code: C720

Year in Industry courses

Undergraduate

Chemistry with a Year in Industry BSc

The BSc Chemistry with a Year in Industry course gives you a great opportunity to build up your CV. You will spend 12 months between your second and third years on a work placement, paying reduced fees for the year you are away from campus.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 4 years
  • UCAS code: F111
Undergraduate

Chemistry with a Year in Industry MChem

The MChem Chemistry with Study in Industry course gives you a great opportunity to build up your CV. You will spend your third year working at a leading organisation in the chemical industry, paying reduced fees for the year you are on placement.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 4 years
  • UCAS code: F106

Study Abroad

Undergraduate

Chemistry with Study Abroad MChem

Spend your third year studying chemistry at a top university in the USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand. You will return to Sheffield for your fourth year to complete a major research project, which is great preparation for a career in the chemical industry or research.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 4 years
  • UCAS code: F110

Foundation year

Undergraduate

Chemistry with a Foundation Year BSc or MChem

If you don't have the usual scientific or mathematical background for our degrees, a foundation year is for you. Your first year will be spent improving your knowledge and skills, so you're at the right level to move to a degree.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 4 years BSs or 5 years MChem
  • UCAS code: F102

Our courses – 2020 entry

What our students say about their courses

Ingrid Schiagar Skinnarland

Sheffield made it possible to be where I am today

Ingrid Schiager Skinnarland MChem Chemistry

Ingrid came from Norway to do our four-year MChem Chemistry degree. After graduation, she returned home to join the graduate trainee scheme run by the Eyde cluster of chemical process industry companies.
Anthony Griffiths

I couldn’t recommend doing an industrial placement enough

Anthony Griffiths MChem Chemistry with Study in Industry

Anthony did a year-long placement at the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca as part of his course, which helped him work out what he'd like to do after graduation.
Lucy Stone headshot

My MChem led to a career in marketing

Lucy Stone MChem Chemistry

While doing her chemistry degree, Lucy completed placements at the pharmaceutical companies GSK and AstraZeneca. She also wrote for our student-run magazine, Resonance, which helped her get a job in marketing after graduation.

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