Chemistry undergraduate courses
Our courses cover the breadth of chemistry, with the opportunity to specialise in areas such as sustainable chemistry and biological and medicinal chemistry. You can also grow your experience and connections by opting to complete a year-long work placement or study abroad as part of your degree.
All of our courses are accredited by the , so you’ll cover the organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry that every chemist needs for a successful career.
Chemistry courses
2027-28 entry
2026-27 entry
Biological and Medicinal Chemistry courses
2027-28 entry
2026-27 entry
Integrated masters
Our four-year MChem options come with a final year of research training, where you'll work in the lab with a team of professional scientists on an unanswered question in chemistry. They're the best route for students who are thinking about a career in scientific research.
Industrial placement years
All of our chemistry courses offer the option of a one-year industrial work placement, which you can opt to do after you start your degree. You can also apply directly to our MChem Chemistry with an Industrial Placement Year course through UCAS.
Study abroad
On all our chemistry courses, you can apply to spend a year studying abroad once you arrive in Sheffield.
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