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Chemistry
Study the properties of substances, with far-reaching possibilities
What is chemistry?
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The central science Chemistry combines mathematics and physics with life sciences and applied sciences
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Chemistry is broad and far-reaching From developing pharmaceuticals that cure diseases to tackling climate change
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Joint 3rd in the UK Chemistry Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 – based on the proportion of world-leading research
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4th in the UK Chemistry Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
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Global top ten Chemistry QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Why Imperial?
Learn from and alongside world-leading researchers on some of the world’s most pressing issues
With specialist courses benefitting from access to our Agilent Measurement Suite, Centre for Rapid Online Analysis of Reaction and Chemistry Cleanroom
Chemistry analyses the properties of substances and what happens when combined with other substances or energy
Courses
Explore our chemistry courses, which cover a broad range of specialisms