Chemical Sciences hub

Questions about being a new student? We’ve got you covered.

Get a feel for what’s in store, as a teacher and student explain some of the attractions of Chemical Sciences at Queen Mary.

Our advancements in chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry are recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry and inform our vibrant programmes.

Nishma reflects on her time as a placement student at GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceutical Supply Chain.

Alina speaks to us about her placement in Medicinal Chemistry at Roche.

Hear what our students and tutors have to say about their time at Queen Mary and what made the experience so memorable.

Some of our alumni reveal how their time at Queen Mary prepared them for their careers, and talk about what they’re doing now.

Aneesah, Roland and Tahmina speak about their favourite parts about studying Chemistry at Queen Mary University of London.

As well as teaching undergraduates, Dr Tippu Sheriff promotes Chemistry in schools and colleges. He talks us through his love of the subject.

Dr Lesley Howell enthuses about one of the real benefits of teaching and learning here at Queen Mary.

Professor Marina Resmini recently became Chair of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Inclusion and Diversity committee. Find out what’s involved.

We're breaking new ground – and building on a legacy dating back 125 years.

Our highly-regarded research programmes cover functional materials and nanoscience, physical and computational chemistry and synthesis and catalysis

Shahid is now a Senior Executive at EY, demonstrating how the skills you learn in Pharmaceutical Chemistry can take you anywhere.

Optional summer reading and listening for if you want to get a better view of all things Chemical Sciences

Not only will you master basic practical and analytical techniques, you’ll get hands-on experience of innovative areas like programming.

Our principal chemistry building has recently undergone extensive refurbishment, so you can benefit from an exceptional practical learning space.

Nearly all of our Chemical Science programmes offers you exciting opportunities to take your learning out into the real world.

Because Chemical Sciences graduates have a both industry-specific and transferrable skills, they are highly sought-after in a number of fields.

Whether it’s a Year in Industry, or dedicated careers advice, we’ve got the resources to prepare you for life after Queen Mary.