Environmental Chemistry

Environmental chemists will play a vital role in tackling global environmental challenges, including sustainability, human health, green energy and protecting the environment. A unique skillset will be developed throughout the programme, ensuring a strong knowledge base in chemistry, with specialism in the environmental science sector to meet society’s sustainability needs for the future.

Equip yourself for successful employment in a competitive job market – our focus on practical, professional skills means you graduate primed to enter the workplace.

Benefit from award-winning teaching in small groups and be inspired by staff who are world-leading researchers.

Hone your practical problem-solving skills in our newly-refurbished laboratories, kitted out with the latest analytical instrumentation.

Take part in fieldwork in the UK and/or overseas in a variety of locations.

70% of assessment is based on coursework.

Experience chemistry in the real world and boost your employability by taking a placement, work-based project in your final year, or working alongside PhD and post-doctoral researchers in our high specification laboratories.

A diverse and respectful place in which to work and study is fundamental to everything we do.