Undergraduate student profiles

Our current and former students share their experiences of studying with the Department of Chemistry.

My MChem led to a career in marketing

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.

Learning invaluable skills on my placement year

Emma Pye MChem Chemistry with Study in Industry

Emma worked at a major pharmaceutical company during her placement year, helping her prepare for her final year and future career.

Lewis sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking a forest

One of the most exciting experiences of my life

Lewis Jones MChem Chemistry with Study Abroad

Lewis spent a year of his degree studying chemistry at a top university in Canada, broadening his scientific horizons and exploring North America.

Teaching experience helped me achieve my goals

James Marsden MChem Chemistry

During his second year at Sheffield, James got involved in the University’s Schools Associate Scheme, which gave him two weeks’ teaching experience in a local school. After graduating, James went on to teach at Bourne Grammar School, where he is now the Head of Chemistry.

Ambassador roles boosted my confidence and developed my skills

Soneni Ndlovu MChem Chemistry with Year in Industry

Soneni became a student ambassador because she wanted show the next generation of students that science is not only useful, but also great fun. She has run all kinds of experiments with pupils, ranging from making bath bombs with primary school children to helping sixth-formers synthesise and analyse paracetamol.

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.

Working with a multinational team in the heart of Europe

Mengyuan Qian MChem Chemistry with Study in Industry

Mengyuan came from China to study Chemistry in Sheffield, and spent a year of her degree working for a chemical manufacturer in Belgium.

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Studying in the Sydney sunshine

Gareth Hartley MChem Chemistry with Study in Australasia

Gareth spent a year of his degree studying chemistry in Australia, and is now undertaking a PhD at the University of Oxford under the supervision of the world renowned Professor Peter Bruce.

I grew both as a chemist and personally

Sam Harding MChem Chemistry

Sam took part in our Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) programme, which gives students the chance to complete a summer placement with one of our research groups.

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.