Chemistry

We aim to change the world for the better through the excellence of our research, the strength of our teaching and our entrepreneurial outlook.

Our research interests span the breadth of chemistry. We are organised into seven sections - five research sections (Molecular Assembly, Function and Structure, Molecular Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Electrochemistry, Computational Systems Chemistry and Magnetic Resonance), Education and Characterisation and Analytics. Home to the EPSRC UK National crystallography service, our modern laboratories and infrastructure support all our activities.

We offer undergraduate degrees with opportunities for placements abroad and in industry and higher degrees including taught MSc, MSc by Research and PhD.

We have an excellent record of spinning out companies to exploit our research discoveries - more information can be found by clicking on the enterprise link on the left hand side of the page.

We hope you enjoy finding out about Chemistry at Southampton through our website.

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Undergraduate Chemistry degrees

Thinking about studying Chemistry? Our exciting degrees in Chemistry cover all aspects of the subject.

Undergraduate degrees

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Postgraduate degrees in Chemistry

Interested in a postgraduate degree in Chemistry? We already have more than 150 postgrads and 45 postdoc researchers.

Postgraduate degrees

World class Chemistry research

Chemistry Research

Our academics are making a difference with their world-leading Chemistry research.

Chemistry Research

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Outreach

We inspire school pupils to become the next generation of chemists.

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Chemistry awarded Bronze accolade

Chemistry awarded Bronze accolade

Studentships: Research opportunities for postgraduates

Studentships: Research opportunities for postgraduates

New taught Master's degree

New taught Master's degree

Take A Look at Our Research!

A selection of our research papers are available for free download. These papers cover only a small fraction of the research conducted in chemistry over the last few years but will give you a taste of the world-leading work that goes on here.

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Chemistry's Research Magazine

New Boundaries

Read about our recent research highlights in the latest edition of Chemistry New Boundaries

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