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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.

Cardiff University students in a chemistry laboratory.

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

Professor Graham Hutchings (L) Dr Wyn Meredith (R)

Regius Professor and CS expert elected Fellows of Royal Academy of Engineering

20 September 2023

Honour for Graham Hutchings and Wyn Meredith

New method of recycling coloured plastics offers possible solution to "huge environmental challenge", scientists claim

25 July 2023

“Welsh is a language for science”

19 July 2023

Modelling catalysis for a greener future: Meet our UKRI Future Leaders Fellow

13 July 2023