Chemistry BSc (Hons)

Queen Mary offers high quality training in both theoretical and practical chemistry. You’ll develop an advanced scientific understanding of the physical and chemical properties of matter, including the nature of atoms and molecules, their structure and composition, their reactions and the ways they are used in products and materials.<br/><br/>In your first year, you’ll study the fundamentals of organic and inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy and states of matter. Later you’ll study physical and quantum chemistry, computational chemistry and organic synthesis.<br/><br/>Chemistry is a hands-on subject and you’ll develop advanced practical skills through frequent lab work. During your final year, you’ll conduct your own research project, either laboratory or literature-based.<br/><br/>Choose your own pathway through this degree — add a year in industry or studying abroad, or carry out an additional year of advanced study to graduate with an MSci.

Get a Russell Group education with a difference, at Queen Mary University of London.<br/><br/>Whatever your dreams and aspirations look like, you can expect unique opportunities, a welcoming community and outstanding support. With 92% of students coming from a state school background and 75% identifying as BAME, Queen Mary is a university committed to fair and accessible education for everyone. Ranked 20th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2025), they're also award-winners for their teaching, research, and campus environment. Picture leading academics, state-of-the-art resources, programmes focused on employability and opportunities for industry placements, internships and networking, and a diverse & inclusive community. That's what awaits at Queen Mary University of London.<br/><br/>You'll also be studying in the number one city in the world for Students (QS World University Rankings 2024). Located in East London, Queen Mary is just a short walk from London's museums, galleries, nightclubs, and an internationally-renowned food scene. It's the perfect place to meet people and embrace different cultures from across the world.<br/><br/>Secure your Clearing place today!