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Chemistry MSc

Our Chemistry degree is a highly versatile course allowing you to direct your studies to specialised areas of chemistry. Places available to start in January 2021

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Research and innovation

Our world-leading research cuts across the fields of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. The themes of our research groups are all at the disciplinary interfaces of chemistry, with: physics, geology and biology, physics and mathematics, biology and medicine, materials science, medicine and chemical engineering.

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Astronomers explain centuries-old mystery of dying stars

Astronomers have discovered why dust clouds around fading stars form unique…

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Success for Leeds in National Teaching Fellowships

Paul Taylor, Professor of Chemical Education at Leeds, has been awarded a…

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Leeds in top five for teaching in National Student Survey

National Student Survey results reveal that Leeds has retained its position…

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RSC award for Leeds-led nuclear consortium

A Leeds-led partnership has received the Royal Society of Chemistry’s…

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Virtual Open Days

Monday 21 September 2020 - Saturday 3 October 2020

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Be Curious 2020

Saturday 10 October 2020, 10:00 - 16:00

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Dr Edward Emmett, Syngenta

Thursday 29 October 2020, 13:00 - 14:00

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We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.

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We have a dedicated Employability Team that provide businesses with access to our talented students through a range of services.

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We work with organisations of all sizes across a wide range of industries to come up with solutions to your needs.

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The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.

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