Oxford Chemistry

Oxford has one of the largest and most successful chemistry departments in the world. We have over 70 research groups comprising around 900 active researchers, including 400 graduate students. The undergraduate intake is approximately 190 students a year reading for a unique 4-year MChem degree. Recent rankings by QS and ARWU place us in the top 10 chemistry departments internationally and the chemistry undergraduate course is rated either first or second in the UK according to three national newspaper league tables. In the national Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, Oxford Chemistry had the: • highest ‘power rating’ • highest number of 4* (internationally recognised) papers • best research environment (joint with Cambridge) of any UK university in the Chemistry Unit of Assessment. Our success is recognised not only by our position in national and international league tables, but also by the many prizes and awards given to individuals, both academic and research staff and students. We also have a strong record for generating spin-outs companies and IP. Our research covers a range of themes: Catalysis Synthesis Chemistry at the interface with biology and medicine Sustainable Energy Chemistry Kinetics, dynamics and mechanism Advanced functional materials and Interfaces Innovative Measurement and photon science Theory and modelling of complex systems This research is undertaken by both full time and part time postgraduates and postdoctoral research associates, who collaborate with a broad range of groups including other University Departments, Medical Sciences and Industry. Public engagement is important, with employees and students supporting events for the public, including schools and colleges, including events in the Botanic Gardens and the Dorothy Hodgkin Symposium.