Undergraduate study
Master's study
Take your career to the next level with our one-year MSc in Chemical Research. The degree is designed to be flexible, allowing you to select modules that complement your research project in a specialist area of your choice.
PhD study
Work alongside postdoctoral researchers and academic staff during your three or four-year PhD programme, and make a vital contribution to our research outputs.
Our facilities
Our students' stories
Read our undergraduate student stories to find out what it's like to study chemistry at Reading.
Our research
Our research is driven by our desire to help solve some of society’s greatest scientific challenges. 100% of our research is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Chemistry) and 100% of our research impact has been classed ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3*submissions – Chemistry).
Work with us
Start a research partnership with us, host our placement students, inspire the next generation of chemists in schools and access our facilities.