Chemistry at Huddersfield has deep roots. Our teaching and research dates back to the 1840s, when we were a centre for colour chemistry, supporting the textile and dyeing industries in the area, so studying with us means you can get the benefit of all that tradition while setting your sights firmly on the future.

• This course accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. providing you with industry-wide recognition regarding the quality of your qualification
• On top of a grounding in the core areas of organic, inorganic, analytical and physical chemistry, you’ll have the chance to explore more specialist options during your studies, so you could find yourself delving into medicinal chemistry or getting to grips with chemical engineering or forensic science. All helping you to tailor your degree to the kind of job you’d like to do after graduation.
• The course is designed to help you gain knowledge of the fundamentals while developing your logical reasoning and imaginative problem-solving skills.
• During your third year, you'll experience a placement in an industry setting. Here, you’ll able to put your knowledge into practice. So if you’d like to inject a boost of real-world experience into your studies, this course could be the ideal choice for you.
• Choosing to study with us means you’ll be taught by academics in specialist areas of chemistry all educated to doctoral level in their subjects and involved in forward-thinking research.

Placements

In the third year of this course, you’ll get the chance to step out of the classroom and into the real world on a compulsory placement (usually paid) year working for an organisation related to your areas of interest. This is when you’ll really be able to see your knowledge in action, pick up invaluable skills for your future career and boost your employability to help you hit the ground running after graduation.

You could stay to do your placement in the UK or experience a new culture and work abroad for one year. Where could this year take you?

Previous students in the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering subject area have undertaken placements with Akzo Nobel, Chemfix, Dechema (Germany), GlaxoSmithKline, Lonza Biocides, Brenntag UK Ltd, Solvay, Surfachem, Thornton & Ross, Vita Liquids Polymer and West Yorkshire Analytical Services.

Your Career

As a graduate of this course, you may consider a career in crime scene investigation, forensic pathology, toxicology, clothing damage analysis, bloodstain pattern analysis, forensic technology or forensic anthropology, as well as roles in chemistry and analytical chemistry within sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food and drink manufacturers or health.

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area of Forensic Science have gone on to work in roles such as Scientific Officer at Citrefine International Ltd, Quality Control Analyst at Dechra Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing and Analyst at Covance Laboratories Inc.**

*Percentage of graduates from this subject who are in work and/or further study fifteen months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes 17/18, UK domiciled graduates.