Chemistry
Our courses will help you to further your education and make an impact on your future career. Whether that lies in academic or industrial research, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, scientific communication or elsewhere, we have a range of courses to suit your needs and career aspirations.
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Why study with us
9th in the UK for research output
In the latest REF research assessment exercise.
Professionally accredited
All our taught master's degrees are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Quality research facilities
Following over £20 million investment, our facilities provide a superb environment for excellence.
Our postgraduate taught programmes
One of the many reasons I chose to study the MSc in Catalysis at Cardiff University is the Cardiff Catalysis Institute. The CCI is a world renowned centre for research offering degrees that give you the freedom to investigate a cutting-edge topic in depth amongst leading researchers with truly first-class facilities. The course is taught by experts in their fields, bringing in-depth knowledge and heaps of enthusiasm. The chemistry department itself is fantastically organised, providing support from the moment the course begins.
Our postgraduate research programmes
Chemistry (PhD, MPhil)
The research carried out within the School of Chemistry is diverse and encompasses both fundamental and applied themes.
Our research is grouped into five distinct cognate themes: biological chemistry, catalysis and interfacial science, materials and energy, molecular synthesis and spectroscopy and dynamics
Our talks
An introduction to our taught master's degree programmes
Dr Tom Tatchell, Education and Students Manager, shares all you need to know about postgraduate study at the School of Chemistry including career opportunities for graduates, contact hours for our taught degree programmes, the differences between undergraduate and postgraduate study, and more.
Our School
Our School has a world-class reputation for research excellence, with a vibrant and diverse community of postgraduate students. Explore our facilities and find out more about our School and research including the Cardiff Catalysis Institute.
View our taught postgraduate degree programmes.
View our postgraduate research programmes.
Entry requirements can be found on the course pages.
Rebekah shares her experiences as a postgraduate chemistry student
MChem and PhD student, Rebekah Taylor, explains why she chose to study chemistry at Cardiff and shares some useful advice for students who are considering studying with us, including information about student support, the skills she gained during her degree and the city of Cardiff.
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Latest news
Scientists have created a new and simple method for creating catalysts made from precious metals and have shown that gold still remains the most stable and efficient of them all.
Plus, researchers are taking snapshots of chemical reactions in a trillionth of a second in the hope of developing the next generation of antibiotics and anti-viral drugs.
The programme has been very involving and interesting and the lecturers have all been brilliant. They've been very supportive and patient and have always made time to see me when I've needed help. I've made a lot of friends and I've loved every minute of being at the School of Chemistry.
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