Electrochemistry and Battery Technologies (MSc) drafted
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Develop in-depth knowledge of electrochemical techniques and battery science on this Electrochemistry and Battery Technologies MSc at the University of Southampton. Discover how electrochemistry is essential to energy, sensors, waste treatment and the electronics industry. You’ll gain plenty of hands-on experience and graduate with a UK master’s degree that will prepare you for a wide range of careers.
Electrochemistry looks at the relationship between electricity and identifiable chemical change. On this course you’ll gain practical experience of electrochemical techniques and their use in sensors, batteries, fuel cells and other technologies.
You’ll also study the principles of electrode reactions and learn the techniques to study electrochemical reactions and battery processes.
You’ll graduate from this course with:
Course lead
Your course leader is Dr Nuria Garcia-Araez, Associate Professor in Electrochemistry. Her research deals with the investigation of the mechanism of battery reactions to guide the development of the next generation of batteries. Read
Dr Garcia-Araez's staff profile
to find out more about her work.Program Outline
This full-time course lasts for 12 months, from October to the following September.
You’ll study the taught part of your course over the first 2 semesters (October to June). Each semester includes 12 weeks of study followed by 2 or 3 weeks of exams.
Each semester is made up of a combination of compulsory and optional modules.
The research part of your studies will take place in semester 3, from June to September. This is when you’ll carry out your research and write your research project.
You’ll have regular meetings with your tutor to make sure you’re on track with your project.
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See all the modules in the course.
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You’ll need a 2:1 degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or a related subject.
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equivalent international qualifications
for your country.Students requiring a visa to study in the UK
In addition to the University’s own English language proficiency requirements, the UK Home Office sets its own minimum standards for applicants requiring a visa to study in the UK. The current requirements are that:
English Language Tests
The University of Southampton accepts the following UKVI Secure English Language Tests:
Secure English Language Tests
must be dated within the two years immediately preceding the programme start date
as set out in any offer letter issued by the University.The University of Southampton also accepts the following English Language Tests:
Tests taken at a centralised test centre/venue:
iBT
(Test of English as a Foreign Language) The University of Southampton does not recognise MyBest scores and will only accept scores taken in one sitting within the 2 years immediately preceding the programme start date. Please note, we currently do not accept the TOEFLiBT
Paper Edition.Tests taken at home:
Non-SELT English Language Tests
must usually be dated within the two years immediately preceding the programme start date
as set out in any offer letter issued by the University.
Notes:
* You must present both certificates for the LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Bands FY, A, B, C, D, E) and the LanguageCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Bands F, G, H, I)
The University does not recognise any test not listed above.
