Chemistry
Our degree programmes combine theory with hands-on lab experience and the opportunity to work in industry or study abroad as part of your degree.
Why study with us
Flexible courses
Our wide selection of modules gives you the flexibility to shape your studies to suit your interests.
Placement opportunities
We offer year-long industry and study abroad opportunities on all of our courses.
Excellent career prospects
95% of our graduates were in employment and/or further study or doing other activities such as travelling, 15 months after their course ended.*
We are 12th in UK
For the impact of our research. Source: THE (Times Higher Education) analysis of REF (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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Our dedicated society for chemistry students, provides opportunities for socialising and networking with your fellow chemists.
Fantastic facilities
We’ve transformed our buildings through significant investment, so you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art chemical apparatus to gain hands-on learning.
Courses
Entry year
The course really suited me in terms of the aspects of chemistry you can explore – lots of different optional modules means you can really tailor the degree to your liking. I wanted to study at a Russell Group university that does lots of research, and Cardiff is an amazing city with loads to do!
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Our buildings and facilities
Our School
Located in Main BuildingOur School is located inside the University's Grade 2 listed Main Building. It's home to a number of undergraduate teaching laboratories, the Science library and computer suites, and several modern lecture theatres.
Science Library
Located in Main BuildingThe library contains collections on biosciences, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, as well as IT facilities and information services to support you with your studies.
Cardiff Catalysis Institute
Located in Main BuildingHere we carry out ground-breaking research to improve the understanding of catalysis, develop new catalytic processes with industry, and promote the use of catalysis as a sustainable 21st century technology.
Main Building Restaurant
Located in Main BuildingThe Main Building, where the School of Chemistry is housed, has a restaurant perfect for grabbing a quick bite or meeting with friends.
Lecture theatres
Located in Main BuildingSome of your first-year lectures will take place in our large lecture theatres. You'll also find smaller lecture theatres in our Main Building, and classrooms located over in Glamorgan Building where your tutorials will take place.
Centre for Student Life
Our School is opposite the Centre for Student Life housing student support services and a large selection of shops, restaurants and study spaces.
Laboratory
Located in Main BuildingThis is a typical laboratory where chemistry students enhance their practical skill set, including performing analytical measurements (e.g. ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy) and developing synthetic techniques (e.g. distillation, filtration, chromatography).
The university buildings are grand and inspire learning. I love the location of the School of Chemistry, situated in the Main Building of the university and complemented with a superb Science Library.
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Next steps
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*Based on UK-domiciled, full-time graduates who were studying for their first degree. Source: Graduate Outcomes 2022/23 survey results published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Copyright Jisc 2025. Jisc cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions derived by third parties from its data.
Undergraduate
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