We are one of the UK's best chemistry departments, recognised globally for world class research and teaching. We attract outstanding researchers and students from all parts of the world

Our students have the chance to work with companies such as GSK, DuPont or AstraZeneca, and can study in Europe, Canada, the USA and elsewhere

Courses and programmes

Our research spans a broad range of topics and disciplines, offering students the chance to collaborate with scientists both within and outside the University

Research

Modern, high-tech facilities provide the ideal learning and research environment, placing Bristol at the forefront of chemistry research

Facilities

Bristol ChemLabS, the UK’s only chemistry-based Centre for Excellence in Teaching in Learning, provides students with innovative teaching within a world-class facility

Bristol ChemLabS
Bristol Chemical Synthesis Doctoral Training Centre

The Bristol Chemical Synthesis Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) will produce a new generation of world-class synthetic chemists equipped to solve the diverse molecular problems of the future

Chemical Synthesis CDT

The BCFN is run jointly by Physics and Chemistry and is training the next generation of nanoscientists through innovative training courses and exciting research projects

Bristol Centre for Functional Nanomaterials (BCFN)

Why choose Bristol?

Sean Bartlett

“The education, skills and practical experience that I'm gaining here at Bristol are the stepping stones to the career in chemistry I strive for.”

Sean Bartlett, Third year, MSci Chemistry
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