Applications for the 2026 Chemistry programme are now open and prospective applicants can apply here. This subject will only be delivered in the July session of the programme.
Build your fundamental understanding of the molecular world, and explore exciting interdisciplinary applications, where Chemistry, the central science, can make a major global impact.
Expand your understanding of how Chemistry can explain the world and how you can apply it, through interactive teaching sessions and talks.
Make, measure and model to enhance your skills in practical chemistry and use of programming and simulations. Then communicate your ideas about how chemistry can impact the world around us and make a difference to our global society.
The Global Summer Schools Chemistry 2026 Sample Timetable contains the full academic programme and social activities. This timetable is subject to change.
In 2026, students will:
- Build understanding of the fundamentals of molecular structure and analysis.
- Explore research in Chemistry and at the interface with other sciences.
- Synthesise and analyse a molecular target in our synthesis lab.
- Build and control an instrument to measure and collect spectroscopic data.
- Use computational approaches to model chemical systems.
- Apply chemical understanding and practical skills in our innovative Chemical Kitchen.
Week 1 Session Information
- Day 1 - Applications of Computers in Chemistry
- Day 2 - Making Molecules
- Day 3 - Analysis of Molecules and Interactions with Light
- Day 4 - Medicine and Gastronomy
- Chemistry 2026 Timetable
Morning:
Simulation and coding in chemistry
Afternoon:
Computation and automation in chemistry
Morning:
Lecture and activities on basic synthetic chemistry
Afternoon:
Synthetic Practical work
Morning:
Lecture and activities on light and its interaction with matter
Afternoon:
Measurement practical - Building Lego spectrometers
Morning:
Group 1 - Chemical Kitchen
Group 2 - Medicinal chemistry activities
Afternoon:
Group 1 - Medicinal chemistry activities
Group 2 - Chemical Kitchen
The Global Summer Schools Chemistry 2026 Sample Timetable contains the full academic programme and social activities. This timetable is subject to change.
Week two: Innovation Challenge
In week two of the programme, you will come together with students from other academic subjects to share expertise and to help solve a real-world challenge.
The Innovation Challenge is led by the Imperial Enterprise Lab, a group of industry experts, and is a chance for you to develop vital skills you will need at university such as presentation, communication and group work.