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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.

Courses

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

Research at the School of Chemistry

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

Lecture theatre

Teaching facilities and support

Study chemistry in well-equipped modern teaching facilities housed in a historic building.

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

School recognised for its research excellence in REF 2021

12 May 2022

The School of Chemistry has been recognised for its research excellence in the REF2021, with 99% of our submitted research being classed as world leading or internationally excellent.

Greener route to widely used industrial material

5 May 2022

A guiding light

14 March 2022

Gold solution to catalysis grand challenge

6 January 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.