Department of Chemistry

  • Chemistry at Sheffield can change the way you see the world. Two of our graduates and one former professor are Nobel prizewinners: Lord Porter (1967), Sir Richard Roberts (1993) and Sir Harry Kroto (1996).
  • Today we're working on everything from catalytic clothing that purifies the air to sustainable energy and food production. And all that research feeds directly into our teaching.
  • Choose Sheffield and you'll be working in one of the top 100 Chemistry departments in the world (QS World University Rankings). From the start of your degree, you'll have at least a day a week of hands-on work in a laboratory. As well as lots of practical experience, we provide weekly small group tutorials with world-class, award winning staff - two academics here have even written the textbooks you'll be learning from.
  • All of our courses are recognised or accredited by professional societies, ensuring consistency and quality throughout.