What is chemistry?
Chemistry is the study of substances and elements, their properties and how they react to each other. As part of a degree in chemistry you will learn the core principals and theories, and how to apply them in practical lab work and in computer models. It is an exciting and fast-moving field that requires innovative thinkers who can adapt and apply their knowledge.
Why study chemistry?
There are many benefits to studying a degree in chemistry:
Why study chemistry at the University of Surrey?
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Surrey is a world and sector leading department, creating top rated research and giving students the opportunity to access state-of-the-art facilities.
The department has strong relationships with internationally renowned academics in the field of chemistry working on ground-breaking research in areas such as nanotechnology, organic chemistry and fuel cells. Students will have access to cutting edge facilities as part of their studies, including a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer, X-ray and infra-red technology, chromatographic and thermochemical labs and mass spectrometry.
Undergraduate chemistry students will have the chance to apply their knowledge from classes and lectures to real-world scenarios during the Professional Training Year programme, where you can gain crucial work experience in your field.
Some of the previous placement partners chemistry students have worked with include:
- British Geological Survey
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Institute for Nuclear Research
- PerkinElmer
Degree options at the University of Surrey
There are a variety of chemistry undergraduate degrees you can progress to at Surrey after studying the relevant pathway at the International Study Centre:
- Chemistry BSc (Hons)
- Chemistry MChem
- Chemistry with Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)
- Chemistry with Forensic Investigation MChem (Hons)
- Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons)
- Medicinal Chemistry MChem (Hons)
- Biochemistry BSc (Hons)