Meet our chemistry students and alumni

We asked some of our students and graduates to share their experiences of studying chemistry at the University of Sheffield.

Photo of Isobel Finnamore

Everything I was doing on my placement was for my own benefit and experience

Isobel Finnamore MChem Chemistry with an Industrial Placement Year

During her time at the University of Sheffield, Isobel spent an Industrial Placement Year with EDF Energy at an operating Nuclear Power Plant. Isobel enjoyed the variety of work, completing a project and working in different groups around the power station.

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The teaching is brilliant and the support provided is exceptionally helpful

Chris Atkinson MChem Chemistry

Chris had the opportunity to join a research team for six weeks and enjoyed this research experience so much that he stepped up onto the integrated masters course.

Thomas Duddles

Chemistry provides a strong pathway into the scientific world and offers flexibility

Thomas Duddles BSc Chemistry

Thomas was driven to study chemistry by a desire to understand 'why'.

Xiaoyu Jia (Sharon)

I got the professional knowledge I need

Xiaoyu Jia (Sharon) BSc Chemistry

Sharon came from China to study chemistry in Sheffield, and developed a passion for research that she hopes to take into her career.

a group of students talking in Firth Court

International undergraduate scholarships

We are offering scholarships of £2,500 for each year (subject to a 60% average) of your undergraduate degree. The maximum value is £10,000 for four-year programmes.

Apply now to join us in September and check if you're eligible