Chemistry in UK higher education data pack
Key information and data on chemistry provision in higher education
Summary of contents
The purpose of this document is to set out RSC messaging and key evidence on chemistry in UK higher education. This includes:
- Provision of chemistry in the UK
- Undergraduate student numbers
- Postgraduate student numbers
- Research grants and contract income for chemistry in higher education institutions
- Appendix 1: RSC’s messaging on higher education
- Appendix 2: Additional resources and links
Please note: data pack labels updated 13 February 2026.