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Pursue a Chemistry BSc(Hons) degree and become part of a department with a rich heritage. Our chemistry education and research traces its roots to the 1840s, when we served as a hub for color chemistry, aiding the local textile and dye industries. Today, our Royal Society of Chemistry-accredited programs continue this proud legacy of excellence.
Our chemistry programs have been rated top in Yorkshire, earning an 88.1% overall satisfaction score in the 2022 National Student Survey. (Subject rankings are based on Common Aggregation Hierarchy level 3 and include English higher education institutions with income exceeding £100m in 2020/21).
The curriculum encompasses essential disciplines including organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry, while also offering specialized study options.
You might explore medicinal chemistry, chemical engineering, or forensic science - opportunities that let you customize your degree for your future career aspirations.
Regardless of your chosen path, you'll gain a solid foundation in chemical principles while honing your analytical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
Duration
3 years full-time
4 years including placement year