Department of Chemistry
Welcome to the Department of Chemistry at Durham
We're proud to be a World Top 100 department with an extensive research base.
"It's incredible to watch our exceptional students develop as scientists and become highly engaged problem solvers ready to shape the future!"
Professor Jan Verlet, Head of Department
What's new?
Breakthrough drug for motor neurone disease shows promise in new study
A new drug called Ellorarxine is offering hope to those suffering from motor neurone disease (MND), according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
Professor Paul Denny and team win prestigious MRC Outstanding Team Impact Prize
Prof. A. Beeby granted access to the Utrecht Psalter for special research
The global team on Neglected Tropical Diseases Wins the Durham Global SDG Award 2023
Professor Paul Denny and team announced as MRC Impact prize 2023 finalists in the Outstanding Team Impact category.
Ehmke Pohl and Paul Denny lead international workshop on neglected tropical diseases
Professor Jan Verlet wins prize from Royal Society of Chemistry
Breakthrough drug for motor neurone disease shows promise in new study
A new drug called Ellorarxine is offering hope to those suffering from motor neurone disease (MND), according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
The global team on Neglected Tropical Diseases Wins the Durham Global SDG Award 2023
Professor Paul Denny and team announced as MRC Impact prize 2023 finalists in the Outstanding Team Impact category.
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Undergraduate Study
We offer both BSc and MChem undergraduate courses, many accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Postgraduate Study
Discover our MSc and PhD research degrees at a world-leading university.
Our research
We are a vibrant, research-led department with an international reputation for cutting-edge science.
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Our facilities and equipment
We provide services to our in-house researchers and students. We also work with many UK and overseas companies and other universities and research institutions.
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Enquiries about Chemistry and our courses should be sent via the emails below:
Department of Chemistry
Durham University
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE
United Kingdom
Telephone (UK): +44 (0191) 334 2076
Telephone (International): +44 191 334 2000
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