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in the World for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

*(QS World Rankings by subject 2025)
#8

in the UK for Chemistry

*(Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
#6

in the UK for Graduate Prospects

*(Complete University Guide 2025)
83.3%

Wolrd-Leading Research Impact

*(REF 2021)

Welcome to The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering!

Our School offers degrees in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. We focus on healthcare and sustainability, with research on new antibiotics, sensors, clean air and water and resource sustainability. Leading centres include the Bryden Centre for renewable energy, the Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy, and QUILL for ionic liquids. Our research-informed teaching equips students to tackle global challenges, making discovery real

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Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Underpining the discovery of new pharmaceuticals, materials and processes for tomorrow's world

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By the RSC, ICI and ICHEME

Recognised as one of the UK’s leading research-intensive departments and has a global reputation for excellence.

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