What our students think

Postgraduate study is a very different experience from undergraduate study – you’re not worrying about exams or lab reports, it’s all about the project, and you get to push forward into entirely new areas

I have recently secured an exciting opportunity to do a sixth month placement at a company at the forefront of liquid crystal technology research.

The most enjoyable thing about my studies here is the interaction with my research group. It gives me the opportunity to work with a host of interesting, intelligent and inspirational people.

My course is unique and allows me to choose what subjects interest me both from Chemistry and Ocean and Earth Science so I have quite a range of topics to choose from.

My experience at the University of Southampton really has made me a more well-rounded individual, and taught me that the more you put in, the greater the rewards.

Encompassing two different subjects, Natural Sciences is a demanding course, though the chance to be at the interface of overlapping areas is hugely rewarding.

The University has such a good vibe. The Student's Union is very active and organises loads of activities for you to do - whether it is sports you are interested in or learning a new language, Southampton has it all.

I was really impressed with the attitude to teaching at Southampton; there was a constant focus on improvement and innovation.

I have met friendly, supportive staff and students during my MSc and having these people around makes studying at postgraduate level much easier.

As well as studying for my degree, I have also been given the chance to take part in a number of outreach opportunities, which enables me to present chemistry and science to a wider audience to help improve understanding and involvement.

I’ve had nothing but good experiences here and the staff are always there to help and explain things.

My experience of life at the University of Southampton has been wholly brilliant. From the introductory lectures providing reassurance and all of the need to know information, to the well-organised and well-prepared practical sessions, life in Chemistry has been nothing shy of excellent.

Chemistry gives plenty of opportunities to volunteer and get experience in industry.

To be able to gain industrial experience while still doing the degree was a major influence when deciding to choose this course.

As chemistry PhD projects are often funded by industry, students get an insight into life at work and gain not only science related skills, but also communication, presentation and team work experience.

The MChem with Maths course provides a real diversity in teaching styles and module structures.

I went straight from my undergraduate degree into my PhD, because I knew the department was friendly, how things worked, and that some of the best academics in the country are here.

The University offers a great learning environment, especially for masters students who study in the chemistry department.

I was successful in winning a teaching scholarship from the Singapore government and was accepted to Southampton.

Doing a master’s degree or PhD can be really helpful towards your future career.