Enter the fascinating world of Chemistry at Kent to gain the knowledge and practical skills to help tackle global challenges such as developing renewable energy and biomaterials and combating chemical warfare.Our distinctive programme includes a set of ‘chemistry in context’ modules where you can apply your knowledge to specific case studies - in our state of the art facilities - as well as the opportunity to work with our leading research teams on your own project. You also benefit from our expert careers advice to give you the best possible start with a strong focus on your future career and how to get you there.Tailor your degree to suit you with a professional placement where you’ll work in industry for a year, giving you the chance to put into practice the skills you’ve learnt and build important connections. Taken between your second and final years, a professional placement provides an excellent opportunity to gain relevant work experience in industry in the UK or abroad. During your placement you are paid by your employer and produce an independent research project.You can also expand your horizons with our year abroad, where you'll study at one of our partner institutions for a year, or undertake cutting-edge work as part of a research group with our four-year integrated masters, the MChem. Or you can also take our three-year Chemistry degree, without a year abroad or a professional placement.