Undergraduate Virtual Open Days

UCL has one of the top chemistry departments in the UK, with high teaching standards, an exciting and friendly environment with a real community feel.

Our Virtual Open Days:

are a great chance to find out more about your chosen course, the department and studying at UCL. You'll have the opportunity to hear from academic staff and ask any questions you might have about life at UCL.

Virtual Information Session 2024

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Chemical & Physical Society

The Chemical and Physical Society is the students' society of UCL's Chemistry Department. Founded in 1876, it is UCL's oldest students' society.

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Student Testimonial - Jennifer Rees

"UCL gives you a great platform to go out into the world and succeed. It equips you with the ability to think freely, to apply yourself, and to interact successfully with others." Jennifer Rees, BSc Chemistry

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We specialise in the areas of organic synthesis, chemical biology, computational chemistry, nanotechnology, inorganic and materials chemistry, and physical chemistry and chemical physics.

Matthew Powner 2021 Blavatnik Awards Winner

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The mystery of the origin of life on Earth has fascinated humans for thousands of years. Organic chemist, Prof. Matthew Powner is trying to discover how the beautiful complexity of life could have originated from simple molecules and elements.