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.
Medicinal chemistry is an exciting and rapidly developing science concerned with the chemistry underpinning the design, discovery and development of new pharmaceuticals.
The School of Chemistry has developed a particular strength in Heterogeneous Catalysis and Surface Science, with a research group dedicated to this exciting area of study.
The School of Chemistry has developed a particular strength in Physical Organic Chemistry, with a research group dedicated to this exciting area of study. As part of the Chemistry (PhD/MPhil) programme, students can conduct their research within this group.
The School of Chemistry has developed a particular strength in Solid State and Materials Chemistry, with a research group dedicated to this exciting area of study. As part of the Chemistry (PhD/MPhil) programme, students can conduct their research within this group.
The School of Chemistry has developed a particular strength in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, with a research group dedicated to this exciting area of study. As part of the Chemistry (PhD/MPhil) programme, students can conduct their research within this group.
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.
Joseph Burnett, MSc Catalysis
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.
Catalysis (MSc)
Jonathan Bartley, Course Leader for the Catalysis MSc, talks you through what you can expect in conjunction with our Cardiff Catalysis Institute, one of the world’s leading centres for catalysis.
Medicinal Chemistry (MSc)
Dr Michaela Serpi explains how medicinal chemistry is a rapidly developing science concerned with the chemistry underpinning the design, discovery and development of new pharmaceuticals.
Advanced Chemistry (MSc)
Dr Niklaas Buurma covers how this course will prepare you for a range of research careers in universities, government agencies and science companies all over the world.
The programme has been very involving and interesting and the lecturers have all been 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.
Manita Kalsey, MSc Medicinal Chemistry
Our School and students
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.
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.
We are improving the understanding of catalysis, developing new catalytic processes with industry and promoting its use as a sustainable technology.
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.