Chemistry connects all other sciences to each other and its importance to many factors of everyday life cannot be underestimated. Be it food, clothing, health or hygiene, chemical technology and processes are tackling problems faced by our modern world.
A degree in chemistry opens the door to many excellent, interesting and rewarding careers. Jobs in this field are high-paying and numerous, even in the times when unemployment rates are high.
Learn more about why you should consider studying Chemistry in the UK below and arrange a free consultation with SI-UK Kenya today.
Highest Ranking Universities to Study Chemistry in the UK
The top 5 ranking UK Universities to study Chemistry as per the Guardian University Guide 2018 are:
- University of Oxford
Course to Consider: MChem (4-year)
- The distinctive feature of the course at the University of Oxford is that Part II involves full-time work with an established research group and the students may work in the laboratories or may find work placements during vacations.
- World-leading research and top research environment of any chemistry department in the UK (REF 2014).
- State-of-the-art facilities include the latest automated X-ray differactometers, electron microscopes, scanning tunnelling microscopes, mass spectrometers, high-field nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers and specialised instruments for the study of solids.
- University of York
Course to Consider: MChem(Hons) Chemistry with a year in Industry (4-year)
- Chemistry at University of York has held an Athena SWAN Gold award for 10 years and was the first department in the UK to achieve this highest level.
- The flexible course allows the students to transfer between MChem and BSc course at any time during the first two years.
- In year 4, you will carry an extended research project in industry or may enjoy part-time employment in the research laboratory.
- University of Durham
Course to Consider: MChem/M.Sci (4-year)
- Top UK Chemistry department for research impact (REF 2014)
- The University of Durhamboasts of the highest employability in the UKand 78% of Chemistry graduates gain first or upper second class Honour
- The department is well-equipped with modern research laboratories, extensive state-of-the-art instrumentation and world-class facilities such as Mass spectrometers and Solid State Superconducting NMR spectrometers
- University of Sussex
Course to Consider: MChem (4-year)/ BSc Chemistry (3-year)
- The department was ranked 6th for overall satisfaction (NSS 2015) and imparts the degrees accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
- At the University of Sussex, you will be part of a community boasting about two Nobel Prize-winning chemists and 14 elected members as Fellows of the Royal society.
- 97% research is world-leading (REF 2014) and high-tech equipments such as NMR, X-Ray crystallography, Mass spectrometers and Microscopy and High Performance Computing facilities contribute to cutting-edge research.
- Loughborough University
Course to Consider: MSc inPharmaceutical Science and Medicinal Chemistry
- The program at Loughborough University focuses on biochemistry, pharmacology, design, analysis and delivery of pharmaceutical substances. You will develop your research skills through Research Training Project.
- Ranked 5th in the UK for overall satisfaction (NSS 2017)
- State-of-the-art laboratories and access to a broad range of scientific instrumentation including solid-state and benchtop NMR spectrometers, single crystal and powder X-ray diffractometers, mass spectrometers, gas and liquid chromatographs and tunable nanopore sensors.
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