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Pure & Applied Chemistry

We offer a dynamic and international environment in which to study, research and work.

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  • We are thrilled that our Department has ranked #1 in the UK for Chemistry in the Guardian University Guide 2026, and #3 in the Good University Guide 2026 from The Times and Sunday Times!

  • In the "Complete University Guide" 2026 we have retained the number 1 ranking in the league table for Forensic Science!

We are thrilled that our Department has ranked #1 in the UK for Chemistry in the , and #3 in the from The Times and Sunday Times!

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Athena SWAN Silver

Our department achieved the Athena SWAN Silver Award in 2022.  We value diversity and we are fully committed to advancing gender equality in Chemistry. 

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