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Chemistry is the study of the way matter acts, interacts, and is transformed, and plays a key role in tackling global challenges such as energy production, health and wellbeing, food security, and the use of natural resources. At Lincoln, we aim to integrate the core chemistry disciplines with advanced topics aligned to the major scientific challenges of the 21st Century.
Ranked in the top 10 overall in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2024
Ranked 2nd in the UK for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2025
A focus on skills development through industry challenges
Courses developed in partnership with regional and national chemical science companies
Our Science Foundation Year is designed to open up an exciting world of opportunities within science, healthcare, or engineering related subjects for students who may not have the standard entry requirements for a degree.
Our undergraduate Chemistry courses feature a skills development programme through professional practice modules, including CV writing and interview skills. You can also engage with a series of themed industry challenges with industry partners with multi-national and SME organisations representing the analytical, formulation, pharmaceutical, and energy and environmental sectors.
We use an innovative full-year industrial placement programme for all students at the final stage of our MChem courses. You can choose to focus on research through a placement in a research group at the University, or complete a full-year placement in industry. There are also opportunities for overseas placements around the world through our International Intern Programme.
Find out about the experience of chemistry student Abigail Tranter, a third year on our MChem Chemistry programme. Hear why Abigail chose to study with us and how she decided which course was right for her.
Chemistry graduates can pursue a wide range of science-related careers in sectors including energy, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and consumer and personal care products. Our courses aims to equip graduates with extensive analytical and mathematical skills which are relevant to roles in finance, management, science-based marketing and journalism, education, and academic research.
After completing her MChem Forensic Chemistry at Lincoln, Shantae joined pharmaceutical and biotechnology company AstraZeneca as a Clinical Logistics Specialist, where she focuses on optimising clinical manufacturing and supply operations. "If it wasn’t for the University of Lincoln, I would not be working for one of the best global pharmaceutical companies in the world."
Bridge operates from the University of Lincoln and has a dedicated team of R&D project specialists working alongside the University’s academic community. We help you access technologies and methods at the forefront of research to create R&D solutions, to provide effective problem solving and to develop workforce skills through accredited training.
Chemistry studets have access to the University’s Joseph Banks Laboratories and Janet Lane-Claypon Building, which offer specialist laboratory and teaching spaces. High-specifcation equipment is available for nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, chromatography, electron microscopy, and X-ray difraction.
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