Undergraduate courses in chemistry

Learn more about our chemistry courses, including entry requirements and course structure.

MSc Drug Discovery

Gain knowledge and practical skills in drug discovery science from target identification through to getting a drug to market.

Postgraduate research degrees in chemistry

Find out about our PhD programmes, funding opportunities and how you can apply.

Doctoral training in Sustainable Chemical Technologies

Doctoral training programme which places fundamental concepts of sustainability at the core of research, training and outreach in applied chemical sciences.

Study at our Electrochemistry Summer and Winter Schools

Our Summer and Winter Schools will help you develop your expertise in electrochemistry. Methods covered are relevant to academic and industrial research.

Going on placement helped me decide to stay on for a PhD

PhD student and Bath graduate Anna Kinsella, realised staying on for a PhD would open the door for her choice of a career in Chemistry patents.

A window on the world

Chemistry student Max Robson maximised every opportunity during his year on placement at the Future Industries Institute in South Australia.

I'd always wanted to go on a study year abroad

MChem student Ella Shilliday had the time of her life and found her passion for real world chemistry on her study year abroad.

A fascination with chemistry

Bath graduate Dominic Macias stayed on campus for research in his third year rather than go on placement and was inspired to stay on for his PhD.

Finding a FinTech future

Chemistry student Elizabeth Robinson found her London-based placement triggered an interest in the rapidly growing area of FinTech: financial technology.

Splitting dinitrogen with light

Bath graduate Domenyk Turski was inspired to stay in academia after his third year undergraduate project showed the excitement of ground breaking research.

Department of Chemistry research

Our research spans from fundamental chemistry to applications in catalysis, materials, healthcare and sustainable chemical technologies.

Facilities available for chemistry students, researchers and industry

Explore our facilities available for teaching and research with expert support from University staff.

Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies

A multidisciplinary centre that brings together researchers with a strong interest in sustainability.

Working with the Faculty of Science

Benefit from world-leading experts and cutting-edge facilities. From consultancy to placements, see how you can work with our staff, students and researchers.

Department of Chemistry Professor listed as a Highly Cited Researcher for the third year running

Professor Tony James, Deputy Head of the Department of Chemistry, is one of just three UK Chemists to make this year’s prestigious Clarivate list.

Study says ‘biodegradable’ teabags don’t readily degrade in the environment and can harm earthworms

Researchers say labelling should be improved to make clear teabags shouldn't be thrown away in domestic compost heaps.

University of Bath scientists develop new battery-free lactic acid sensor

Scientists at Bath, introduce a breakthrough carbon-based sensor for detecting lactic acid levels in saliva - avoiding the need for an electrical power source.

Bath part of £11M research collaboration to help cut carbon emissions of the chemical industry

The University of Bath is a key partner in a major UK government investment in research to improve the sustainability of chemical and polymer production.

Scientists develop biocompatible fluorescent spray that detects fingerprints in ten seconds

Bath researchers have helped produce a safer, more sustainable fingerprint detection spray that could be used on multiple types of surface.

The cutting-edge vaccine technology aiming to pandemic-proof the world

Bath spinout company EnsiliTech has been awarded a highly competitive government contract to develop the world's first thermally stable mRNA vaccine.

People in the Department of Chemistry

Find a member of staff in the department.

Department of Chemistry Athena SWAN commitment

We currently hold the Athena SWAN Silver Award for our commitment to equality and inclusivity.

Growing crystal gardens at Combe Down School

Scientists from the university helped primary pupils grow their own intricate crystal ‘gardens’ in a school workshop.

Inspire your students with our school outreach activities

We offer fun, hands-on educational chemistry activities. Learn how your school science students can benefit from our outreach programme.