The BSc Chemistry course aims to give you a flexible and dynamic education in the knowledge and skills needed to advance into a successful chemistry career. We aim to develop your research, mathematical and computational skills alongside practical training.

Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the course provides an excellent platform to chemistry careers and is also a respected bridge to careers outside of chemistry and related disciplines. The skills and knowledge gained throughout the course can be applied in broader working contexts such as business, teaching or research.

This is a four-year course that incorporates a 9-12 month paid work placement in industry after you have completed year two, greatly adding to your value in the job market.  The course includes an extensive research project worth 30 credits in the final year.

Distinctive features

• Learn about all aspects of chemistry during our common first and second year before specialising with optional specialist modules according to the interests you’ve developed.
• Flexibility to transfer to a programme with a year abroad or to our MChem after our common first and second year.
• Take part in research projects over the summer break working with leading researchers in the School.
• Benefit from the School’s newly refurbished lecture facilities situated opposite the Students’ Union and close to city centre amenities.
• Learn from staff who are world-renowned in their fields, for example our catalysis experts from the Cardiff Catalysis Institute.