Discover how chemistry and chemical engineering are changing the world on our flexible chemistry courses. Gain experience with a placement abroad, and explore topics like new vaccine creation or developing sustainable energy.
At Southampton, you'll study Chemistry and Chemical Engineering through theory and practical experience. You'll develop strong subject knowledge alongside transferable and targeted employability skills for your future career, further studies or research opportunities. All of our Chemistry and Chemical Engineering integrated masters offer the opportunity for students to embed a placement opportunity into their studies. Our graduates have gone on to work in areas such as pharmaceuticals, environmental science, manufacturing, healthcare, research, or pursue further study.
We offer a wide range of postgraduate research opportunities, contributing to the field of research in chemistry by completing one of our PhDs or research degrees.
Master by Research Carrying out a major research project with MSc Chemistry by Research and work under the supervision of an academic member of staff. This course is a popular choice for those wishing to undertake a research programme.
Chemistry plays a central role in our lives and is ever more relevant today as we face major challenges in living sustainable, healthy lives. Whether it be providing better batteries for transport, clothing to keep us warm, or medicine to prolong and improve our lives, the next generation of chemists will play a critical role.
I explore the ways that chemical engineering can address society's big challenges. My recent work looks at how we can use porous materials to improve efficiencies in energy conversion, storage and gas separations.
As an electrochemist, I study the ways in which society can develop more efficient fuel cells, batteries and other similar technologies.
Student stories
Industrial placement at Fawley Refinery builds engineering confidence
For Chemical Engineering student Oliver, completing a year-long industry placement at ExxonMobil became one of the most transformative parts of his degree.
Interdisciplinary research experiences shape Kat’s medicinal chemistry path
Kat’s experience in multiple research areas during her degree led her to discover that she wanted to pursue a career in interdisciplinary medicinal chemistry.
From internships to industry: My journey to graduate success
Chemical Engineering student Daa says making the most of every opportunity available to him during his time at Southampton has helped him to achieve his dream career.
