Chemistry, MChem (Hons), with industry placement

Chemistry, known as the 'central science,' equips students with essential knowledge of atoms and molecules to understand and engage with the world. The four-year MChem degree at Durham University immerses you in a dynamic learning community featuring research institutes, top facilities, and industry-linked experts. Theoretical learning is enlivened by current research and industry developments, with interfaces to biosciences, earth sciences, engineering, physics, and astronomy.Durham's Chemistry Department ranks among the UK's best: 3rd in Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, 5th in Guardian and Complete University Guides 2026, and top 100 in QS World University Rankings 2026. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, it offers theoretical and practical training amid world-leading research and industrial partnerships. Graduates excel in diverse careers, from industry (e.g., GSK, BP) to research, business, finance, IT, and teaching, with transferable skills like problem-solving, data analysis, and teamwork.