Chemistry

Chemistry

Turn curiosity into action with hands-on labs and real-world chemistry at Kent. 

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Why study Chemistry at Kent?

Love big ideas and hands-on science? At Kent, we put you in fully-equipped laboratories from day one. Studying Chemistry at Kent allows you to apply your knowledge to specific case studies and tackle 21st Century challenges.

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Our Chemistry courses are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, giving your degree global recognition. You will have the chance to spend a year abroad or in industry, gaining practical experience that boosts your skills and prepares you for the workplace. 

Along the way, you will sharpen analytical thinking, problem-solving, and research abilities that employers and postgraduate programs highly value.

At Kent, you will combine expert teaching, cutting-edge labs, and a vibrant campus life in Canterbury, leaving you ready not just with knowledge, but with the confidence, practical experience, and career edge to make your mark in science.


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95% of our Chemistry students were positive about the level of academic support on their course. (NSS 2025)

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Fully accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

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Chemistry at Kent is ranked 41st in the UK in The Times Good University Guide 2026.

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92% of our Chemistry students were positive about the learning resources for their course. (NSS 2025)

Think. Measure. React.

In Lab 1, you can work with 8 ROTAVAPS and FTIR and UV-Vis spectrophotometers to explore and analyze chemical compounds firsthand.

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Our purpose-built analytical suite is packed with modern, state-of-the-art instruments, including HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, and AAS, giving you hands-on experience with the tools used in real-world chemical analysis.

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 From our modern laboratories, our chemistry NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) suite which features two 400 MHz instruments. to our X-Ray Diffraction suite, you’ll use industry‑standard equipment to experiment and analyse real chemical samples.

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Study in accreditated spaces

Our Bronze LEAF accreditation for our Biosciences and Chemistry and Forensic Science teaching labs reflect our efforts to reduce waste and become more sustainable.
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Life as an international student

P. Ketswaretswe Naicker breaks down the everyday nitty-gritties of postgrad life (for aspiring scholars) and sharing solidarity with others on the same journey.
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Recognition for research

Dr Jennifer Leigh was awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry’s 2025 Inclusion and Diversity Prize for her exceptional contribution.
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