Chemistry BSc

At King’s, chemistry isn’t just something you study — it’s something you do. From your very first week, you’ll be in the lab learning how to design experiments, use cutting-edge analytical tools, and interpret real scientific data. The course is built around active, hands-on learning, so you’ll spend time investigating real problems, working in teams, and applying your knowledge in creative ways. King’s world-class research environment means you’re surrounded by scientists who are pushing the boundaries of chemistry — and you’ll be learning directly from them.

Here’s how you’ll gain real, practical experience throughout the degree:

• State-of-the-art laboratories: You’ll have access to the Department of Chemistry’s advanced teaching and research labs, equipped with professional instruments like 400 MHz NMR spectrometers, high-resolution mass spectrometry (Q-TOF HRMS), and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) systems — the same technology used in industry and top research centres.

• Integrated lab modules every year: Core modules such as Integrated Chemistry Laboratory 1 & 2 in your first year and Laboratory 3 & 4 in later years give you continuous, progressive lab training. You’ll move from guided experiments to independent project-style work as your confidence grows.

• Collaborative research projects: In your final year, you’ll join small teams to investigate real chemical challenges — whether that’s synthesising new molecules, exploring sustainable materials, or analysing biological compounds — all while developing leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Digital tools and blended learning: You’ll use modern e-lab notebooks and digital data analysis software, combining hands-on laboratory work with online simulations, research databases, and interactive learning resources.

• Connections with world-class institutions: King’s has close ties with leading hospitals, biomedical research centres, and industrial partners — meaning your chemistry education is connected to real-world applications in healthcare, sustainability, and materials science.

• Supportive learning environment: You’ll be guided by a personal tutor and have full access to the King’s libraries and collections, offering scientific journals, chemical databases, and specialist study spaces designed for chemistry students.

A Chemistry degree from King’s is more than just a qualification — it’s a launchpad for a wide range of exciting and rewarding careers. Graduates from this programme are in demand across science, technology, healthcare, and finance because of their strong analytical skills and practical lab experience. Whether you dream of working in research, developing new materials, or shaping environmental solutions, this degree gives you the tools to make it happen.

You’ll be ready to take on roles such as Research Scientist, Industrial Chemist, Environmental Consultant, or Science and Technology Analyst — and that’s just the start.

Here’s what makes your future so bright at King’s:

• Dedicated career support: The King’s Careers & Employability Service offers one-to-one guidance, career workshops, networking events, and employer visits tailored specifically for science students. They’ll help you polish your CV, prepare for interviews, and connect with leading organisations in the UK and abroad.

• Strong employability outcomes: Around 85% of Chemistry graduates from King’s are in work or further study within just 15 months of finishing their degree.

• Competitive graduate salaries: Chemistry graduates from King’s earn an average of £32,500 within 15 months after graduation — higher than the national average for physical sciences.

• Industry connections: You’ll benefit from strong partnerships with companies through King’s Work-Based Learning Unit, which helps students secure placements and internships in sectors like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and materials science.

• Professional accreditation: This programme is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, giving your degree international recognition and adding long-term professional value.

• Diverse career pathways: King’s Chemistry graduates go on to work in a wide range of fields — from drug development and energy research to consulting, finance, and intellectual property law. The critical thinking and data-driven skills you’ll build are highly transferable across industries.

Further Academic Progression:
If you’d like to continue your studies, you’ll have plenty of options. Many students progress onto Master’s or PhD programmes in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or Materials Science — often right here at King’s. Others transfer into the integrated MSci programme to gain an extra year of advanced research experience. You could also branch into professional postgraduate routes such as patent law, environmental science, or science communication, depending on your interests.