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Chemistry Students at University of Southampton — Chemistry Students

Our undergraduate degree programmes allow a great deal of flexibility, allowing excellent students to switch onto their preferred course.

Chemistry is a fascinating, rewarding and incredibly versatile subject to study, which has strong links to all the sciences. At Southampton, we offer a range of bachelors and masters degree programmes that will give you a good grounding in the essentials of chemistry.

You will study in a supportive and exciting learning community, led by academics who are pioneering innovative ways to teach.

Course	UCAS Code	Duration
MChem Chemistry	F103	4 years
BSc Chemistry	F100	3 years
MChem Chemistry with Maths	F1GC	4 years
MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Sciences	F1BC	4 years
MChem Chemistry with External Placement	F101	4 years
MChem Chemistry with Year Long Industry Experience	F102	4 years
MChem Chemistry (Digital Methods and Computational Modelling)	F105	4 years
BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering	H800/H801	3/4 years

Choose Southampton:

Chemistry at Southampton is 11^th in the Guardian University Guide 2022
We’re ranked 1^st in the Russell Group for satisfaction with course and satisfaction with teaching (Guardian University Guide 2022). This demonstrates the value and effort we place in educating the next generation of chemists.
Our students have taken a variety of enriching placements in industry or universities across the world as part of their degrees, enhancing their employability in a global marketplace.
You’ll study in outstanding facilities following the recent £12m refurbishment of our undergraduate teaching laboratories.
We are a diverse, multicultural community with an integrated support system of tutors and students, that will engage you throughout your degree.
We were the first Chemistry department in the UK to be awarded the Silver Athena SWAN award.

Professional Accreditation

BSc and MChem programmes are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Recent graduates can apply to become an Associate Member of the RSC and can upgrade their membership to a Member once graduates have at least 3 years postgraduate experience.