Chemistry

Chemistry at Loughborough University enjoys an outstanding scientific reputation for teaching and research with internationally renowned staff and excellent resources.

Top 10 in the UK for Overall Satisfaction in Chemistry

National Student Survey (NSS) 2022

Outstanding facilities

Home of the state-of-the-art STEMLab

Accredited courses

All eligible courses accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry

Study with us

We offer a range of opportunities for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD studies. Whatever your aspirations, find out more today.

Research and innovation

Chemistry research at Loughborough is incredibly diverse. We work with scientists from other disciplines at universities around the world and within industry to address some of the biggest global challenges that face us today.

Our research

Research spotlights

Find out about the game-changing research happening within Chemistry at Loughborough.

Research spotlights

Research themes

Explore the range of research projects happening across the department.

Research themes

Innovation

Focus on innovation activity within the Department of Chemistry.

Innovation

News

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Join the student EDI panel

LGBT+ in STEM week: 14 -18 November

Loughborough academic features in influential 40 under 40 list

Events

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Academic staff

Chemistry at Loughborough is a dynamic community of academic staff, research students and visiting fellows. We pride ourselves on the inclusive, collegiate, and stimulating environment within the department.

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Highly-ranked student experience

Begin your journey as an undergraduate student at a university ranked Top 3 for chemistry!

Explore our excellent facilities

The University offers state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for teaching and research.

Exciting research opportunities

Join our our stimulating research community as a doctoral student. Find out more about PhD opportunities in chemistry.