Chemistry
Our degree programmes combine theory with hands-on lab experience and the opportunity to work in industry or study abroad as part of your degree.
Why study with us
From top-quality facilities, teaching, courses, and career prospects, there are plenty of reasons to study chemistry at Cardiff.
Flexible courses
Our wide selection of modules gives you the flexibility to shape your studies to suit your interests.
Placement opportunities
We offer year-long industry and study abroad opportunities on all of our courses.
Excellent career prospects
95% of our graduates are in employment and/or further study or doing other activities 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2021/22 survey)
The course really suited me in terms of the aspects of chemistry you can explore – lots of different optional modules means you can really tailor the degree to your liking. I wanted to study at a Russell Group university that does lots of research, and Cardiff is an amazing city with loads to do!
Courses
Entry year
Our talks
Our School and degree programmes
Dr Emma Richards, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, talks you through learning and teaching at the School, the wide selection of modules we offer and our student support facilities.
The chemistry behind fireworks
Learn the chemistry behind fireworks including how they work and how they get their colours in this taster lecture with PhD student, Takudzwa Bere, and Dr Ben Ward, Senior Lecturer in Inorganic Chemistry.
Our students
Watch our student videos on studying abroad, working in industry, and life as a chemistry student to discover first-hand what it's like to study with us.
Our buildings and facilities
Our School
Located in Main BuildingOur School is located inside the University's Grade 2 listed Main Building. It's home to a number of undergraduate teaching laboratories, the Science library and computer suites, and several modern lecture theatres.
Science Library
Located in Main BuildingThe library contains collections on biosciences, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, as well as IT facilities and information services to support you with your studies.
Cardiff Catalysis Institute
Located in Main BuildingHere we carry out ground-breaking research to improve the understanding of catalysis, develop new catalytic processes with industry, and promote the use of catalysis as a sustainable 21st century technology.
National Museum of Wales
We are just a short walk away from the National Museum of Wales, providing easy access to their impressive exhibition galleries and collections.
Main Building Restaurant
Located in Main BuildingThe Main Building, where the School of Chemistry is housed, has a restaurant perfect for grabbing a quick bite or meeting with friends.
Lecture theatres
Located in Main BuildingSome of your first-year lectures will take place in our large lecture theatres. You'll also find smaller lecture theatres in our Main Building, and classrooms located over in Glamorgan Building where your tutorials will take place.
Centre for Student Life
Our School is opposite the Centre for Student Life housing student support services and a large selection of shops, restaurants and study spaces.
Laboratory
Located in Main BuildingThis is a typical laboratory where chemistry students enhance their practical skill set, including performing analytical measurements (e.g. ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy) and developing synthetic techniques (e.g. distillation, filtration, chromatography).
The university buildings are grand and inspire learning. I love the location of the School of Chemistry, situated in the Main Building of the university and complemented with a superb Science Library.
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Undergraduate
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