School of Chemical and Physical Sciences

The School of Chemical and Physical Sciences is based in the Lennard-Jones Building at the heart of the Keele campus. We offer an exciting range of undergraduate degree programmes in Chemistry, Forensics Science, Physics and Astrophysics, as well as postgraduate taught opportunities in Analytical Science for Industry and Astrophysics. Our students are given hands-on laboratory experience using modern research-standard instrumentation from the outset of all degree programmes.

Graduation photos

We are known for our inter-disciplinary approach to chemical and physical sciences.

Please take a look at our facilities and equipment.

Our students have access to state-of-the-art, industry-standard equipment, including the Central Sciences Laboratory, the Lennard-Jones laboratories, the on-campus Keele Observatory, and extensive computing resources.

Study with us

The School of Chemical and Physical Sciences offers an exciting range of undergraduate degree programmes in chemistry, forensics science, physics and astrophysics, as well as postgraduate taught opportunities in analytical science for industry and astrophysics. Our students are given hands-on laboratory experience using modern research-standard instrumentation from the outset of all degree programmes.

Foundation Year

Strengthen your scientific knowledge by studying a foundation year in core science subjects: biology, chemistry, computing, geography, geology and the environment, maths, physics and psychology.

Undergraduate study

Our courses place heavy emphasis on professional skills including oral and written communication skills, practical and analytical laboratory skills, problem solving and other graduate attributes. Our modern laboratory facilities combined with industry-standard equipment will help make that transition into industry or further study easier upon graduation.

Postgraduate study

For postgraduates, our rural campus community provides an environment that is focused, relevant and mature.

Postgraduate and Postdoctoral research

Postgraduate research students are central to our learning community, and we can guarantee a warm welcoming community and campus life. Interested in joining one of our research teams? You can find a range of opportunities at all post-graduate levels.

Chemical Sciences studentships and fellowships Physics and Astrophysics studentships and fellowships

School address

Lennard-Jones School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Lennard-Jones Building
Keele University
Staffordshire
ST5 5BG, UK
Phone (School Office): +44 (0)1782 733033, (Chemistry): +44 (0)1782 731693, (Forensic Science): +44 (0)1782 731694, (Physics): +44 (0)1782 733527
Email: scps@keele.ac.uk

Information for schools and colleges

Contact us about our workshops and lecture series

Programme directors

Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry
Dr Tess Phillips
Tel : +44 (0)1782 733038
Email : t.r.phillips@keele.ac.uk

Dr Chris Hawes
Tel : +44 (0)1782 732820
Email : c.s.hawes@keele.ac.uk

Forensic Science and Criminology
Dr Jamie K. Pringle
Tel : +44 (0)1782 733163
Email : j.k.pringle@keele.ac.uk

Victoria Cartwright
Tel: +44 (0)1782733584
Email: v.cartwright@keele.ac.uk

Physics and Astrophysics
Dr Barry Smalley and Dr Joana Oliveira
Email : b.smalley@keele.ac.uk, j.oliveira@keele.ac.uk

Admission tutors

Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry
Dr Natalie Capel
Tel : +44 (0)1782 733584
Email : n.j.capel@keele.ac.uk

Forensic Science
Sue Shemilt
Email: s.shemilt@keele.ac.uk

Physics and Astrophysics
Dr Juliana Morbec
Email : physics@keele.ac.uk or j.morbec@keele.ac.uk