Discover how chemistry and chemical engineering are changing the world on our flexible chemistry courses. Gain experience with a placement abroad, and explore topics like new vaccine creation or developing sustainable energy.
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.
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for student to staff ratio
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for Graduate prospects (on track)
Complete University Guide 2025
100%
of our research outputs are world-leading or internationally excellent
(Research Excellent Framework 2021)
Chemistry and chemical engineering courses
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.
Chemistry plays a central role in our lives and is ever more relevant today as we face major challenges in living sustainable, healthy lives. Whether it be providing better batteries for transport, clothing to keep us warm, or medicine to prolong and improve our lives, the next generation of chemists will play a critical role.
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.
