School of Chemistry

Welcome to the School of Chemistry

In the modern day, research and innovation are needed if the chemical sciences are to address the challenges our world faces, coupled with the education and training of talented chemistry graduates. The School of Chemistry at Lincoln aims to bring together research active academic staff and students in a vibrant research-driven environment to develop new chemical innovation and chemists for the future.

Chemistry at Lincoln is developed in partnership with regional and national chemical science companies and organisations, to ensure that the curriculum is current and relevant along with providing educational opportunities for students to engage with employers. Producing employable chemical science graduates underpins the chemistry curriculum at Lincoln.

The School of Chemistry at the University of Lincoln was founded in 2014, with a £6.8m grant from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) Catalyst Fund, in close collaboration with industrial partners. By involving industry in every aspect of our activities we aim to ensure our students are fully prepared for future professional careers anywhere in the world.

Chemistry at Lincoln is ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2023 (out of 56 ranking institutions) and is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for teaching satisfaction, learning opportunities, and academic support in the National Student Survey 2022 (out of 58 ranking institutions).