At Southampton, you'll combine theory and practical work to prepare for a career in chemistry and chemical engineering. With the help of our academic staff, you'll use the latest lab facilities found in industries like pharmaceuticals, materials science, and electrochemistry. Master's topics allow you to choose from a number of specialist fields, including digital chemistry, magnetic resonance, and electrochemistry. Our graduates go into careers such as drug discovery, material science, design engineering, energy consultancy, finance, patent law and computer science.
Guardian University Guide 2024
Guardian University Guide 2024
Choose from a wide range of degrees in chemistry and chemical engineering.
We offer a wide range of postgraduate research opportunities, contributing to the field of research in chemistry by completing one of our PhDs or research degrees.
Master by Research
Carrying out a major research project with MSc Chemistry by Research and work under the supervision of an academic member of staff. This course is a popular choice for those wishing to undertake a research programme.
I'm fascinated by how molecules react to the light they absorb. My work uses lasers to capture the motion of molecules in real time.
I explore the ways that chemical engineering can address society's big challenges. My recent work looks at how we can use porous materials to improve efficiencies in energy conversion, storage and gas separations.
As an electrochemist, I study the ways in which society can develop more efficient fuel cells, batteries and other similar technologies.
