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Chemistry
Study the properties of substances, with far-reaching possibilities
What is chemistry?
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The central science Chemistry combines mathematics and physics with life sciences and applied sciences
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Chemistry is broad and far-reaching From developing pharmaceuticals that cure diseases to tackling climate change
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Joint 3rd in the UK Chemistry Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 – based on the proportion of world-leading research
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4th in the UK Chemistry Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
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5th in Europe Chemistry QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
Why Imperial?
Learn from and alongside world-leading researchers on some of the world’s most pressing issues
With specialist courses benefitting from access to our Agilent Measurement Suite, Centre for Rapid Online Analysis of Reaction and Chemistry Cleanroom
Chemistry analyses the properties of substances and what happens when combined with other substances or energy
Courses
Explore our chemistry courses, which cover a broad range of specialisms
Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Specialise in materials that can stimulate beneficial biological responses in this professionally accredited degree.
Start date
- 2026
Chemistry
Develop your appreciation of core chemistry through to Master's level in this professionally accredited course.
Start date
- 2026
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Chemistry with Management
Deepen your understanding of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry and develop your management potential.
Start date
- 2026
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Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
Explore the industrial development, production and quality control of new drugs in this specialist chemistry course.
Start date
- 2026
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Chemistry with Molecular Physics
Focus on the intersection between chemistry, maths and physics on this professionally accredited course.
Start date
- 2026
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Materials Science and Engineering
Develop your appreciation of materials science and engineering and build your research expertise through to Master's level.
Start date
- 2026
Materials Science and Engineering
Investigate materials science and apply this knowledge to engineering projects in this professionally accredited degree.
Start date
- 2026
Materials with Nuclear Engineering
Apply your study of materials to nuclear engineering in this professionally accredited Master’s degree.
Start date
- 2026
Advanced Molecular Synthesis
Develop skills in synthetic chemistry with a focus on approaches to automate, analyse and understand synthetic processes.
Start date
- 2025
Biological and Physical Chemistry
Develop the skills to tackle the multidisciplinary problems that lie between life sciences and physical sciences.
Start date
- 2025
Cancer Technology
Develop a unique understanding of cancer from a bioengineering perspective.
Start date
- 2025
Catalysis: Chemistry and Engineering
Advance your understanding of chemical transformations and how to tackle challenges in the field of catalysis.
Start date
- 2025
Chemical Biology and Bio-Entrepreneurship
Learn the skills needed to address future scientific challenges in the emerging discipline of chemical biology.
Start date
- 2025
Digital Chemistry with AI and Automation (MSc)
Discover how advances in automation, artificial intelligence, and big data are revolutionising the study of chemistry.
Start date
- 2025
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Drug Discovery and Development: Multidisciplinary Science for Next Generation Therapeutics
Build your expertise in multidisciplinary drug discovery research and explore emerging technologies.
Start date
- 2025
Green Chemistry: Energy and the Environment
Acquire the skills and experience required to thrive in the field of green chemistry.
Start date
- 2025
Molecular Engineering
Develop the cross-disciplinary expertise to work on exciting challenges at the interface of science and engineering.
Start date
- 2025
Nanomaterials
Discover how investment in nanotechnology is helping deliver major scientific and technological advances.
Start date
- 2025
Nanomedicine and Nanodiagnostics MRes
Investigate the unique properties of nanoscale materials for the treatment, detection, visualisation and prevention of diseases.
Start date
- 2025
Soft Electronic Materials
Create and optimise new types of electronic materials and devices for a diverse range of applications.
Start date
- 2025
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