Chemistry and chemical engineering undergraduate courses

Benefitting from teaching by our research-active academics and strong professional links, you will gain the confidence to translate your ideas into practice.

Top 10

Chemistry is ranked top 10 in the UK for overall student satisfaction* in the National Student Survey 2023

World rankings

We are ranked 4th in the UK and 16th in the world for petroleum engineering in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.

Top 20

We are ranked 17th in the UK for chemical engineering and 20th for chemistry in Guardian University Guide 2024

*Measured by % positivity across all questions for all providers listed in the Guardian University Guide League Tables.

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Get a flavour of what it's like to study chemistry and chemical engineering at the University of Surrey.

Chemical and process engineering

Chemistry

Developing your employability

Graduate Outcomes Survey

The 2023 survey found that 94% of our undergraduates are in work or further education*

Best university careers service

Best University Careers/Employability Service at the NUE Awards 2022

*UK domiciled graduates of full-time, undergraduate qualifications, in full-time employment, from higher education institutions.

Why study with us?

Five reasons to study chemistry at Surrey

Five reasons to study chemical engineering at Surrey

Top jobs with a chemistry degree

Top jobs with a chemical engineering degree

A week in the life of a chemistry undergraduate

A week in the life of a chemical engineering undergraduate

What our students say

Deborah Brako-Amoafo

Chemistry BSc (Hons)

The lecturers go above and beyond for students. There is an open office policy, which enables students to contact teaching staff at any time. This availability and readiness to support students is impressive.

Izzy Ross

Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons)

Surrey has great connections with placement providers all over the world, and I’m really excited to be spending next year in Italy for my Professional Training placement.

Aneeb Chaudhry

Chemical Engineering MEng

I found that the facilities were really good, particularly the labs and the Fluor pilot plant, and the academic staff were very supportive and provided a lot of guidance.