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School of Chemistry

We are a leading chemistry school with a clear mission: to tackle the important scientific challenges of the 21st century.

Why is chemistry
important?

It is every day. It is life-changing. It is the future.
Chemistry is at the centre of new technology, new forms of energy, new ways to fight disease and new ways to solve the problems we face together.

Courses

Our wide selection of modules gives you the flexibility to shape your studies.

Research

Our internationally renowned researchers are working to find solutions to major global challenges.

Lecture theatre

Facilities

Discover our well-equipped and modern teaching and research facilities.

Student testing a catalyst in a lab

Projects

Our success with funding and broad range of research interests allows us to tackle a wide variety of research projects.

School pupils at the STEM Live engagement event

Engagement

Take part in exciting demonstrations and interesting public lectures through our outreach programme.

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I'm glad I chose to study chemistry because every day I learn something new that blows my mind. The structure of the course at Cardiff has allowed me to balance studies with extracurricular activities such as sports and societies which I believe is integral to everyone's university experience. I believe that this course will open many doors for my future and I am going to look into doing a PhD once I graduate.

Harry Smallman, MChem Chemistry

News

Unrealistic journal requirement for chemical purity of samples

7 July 2022

Researchers at the Cardiff Catalysis Institute collaborated with three international research groups on a study that showed an unrealistic journal requirement for chemical purity of samples.

Prof Marc Pera Titus Redox Flow Batteries

22 June 2022

Cardiff University scientist wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize

8 June 2022

COVID-19 and Brexit ‘caused sharp rise in copycat ecstasy’, study suggests

7 June 2022

REF 2021

Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results

REF assesses the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. The impact of our research and environment in which we work at Cardiff University were integral to our REF 2021 submission.