Chemistry is at the centre of many basic items, including clothes, food, and medicine. Discover how substances combine with these online chemistry courses.

Learn new skills, pursue your interests or advance your career with our short online courses.

University of Leeds

Chemical Engineering: Shaping a Sustainable Future

2 weeks

2 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

University of Leeds

Exploring Cancer Medicines

2 weeks

2 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

University of Leeds

Discovering Science: Atmospheric Chemistry

2 weeks

5 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

University of Leeds

Discovering Science: Chemical Products

2 weeks

5 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

University of Leeds

Discovering Science: Global Challenges

2 weeks

5 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

University of Leeds

Discovering Science: Medicinal Chemistry

2 weeks

5 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

Taipei Medical University

Introduction to Translational Research: Connecting Scientists and Medical Doctors

6 weeks

2 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

Taipei Medical University

Core Topics in Chemical Engineering: Diffusion and Mass Transfer

6 weeks

1 hr per week

Included in Unlimited

FutureLearn co-created by UCL (University College London)

Life on Mars, Earth and Beyond with Dr Louisa Preston

5 courses

15 weeks

Introductory

Discover the benefits of building your chemistry knowledge

The study of chemistry is so much more than school science projects bubbling and changing colour. You can observe chemistry in action in basic tasks like baking, cleaning, and walking in the park. With chemistry courses, you will gain a better understanding of how the world works.

Learn chemistry online from top universities and organisations with FutureLearn. Build your confidence as a chemistry teacher, improve your science writing skills, or discover the knowledge needed to pursue a career as a chemist.