Courses

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• Industry placement

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.

• Industry placement

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.

• Study abroad

Chemistry with a Foundation Year BSc 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.

• FY Foundation year