MSc Chemistry (by research)

Program Overview

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The MSc Chemistry (by Research) program at York University offers students the opportunity to conduct independent research projects under the guidance of academic experts. The program emphasizes academic independence, providing students with dedicated supervisors, research group support, and access to state-of-the-art facilities. Graduates develop technical abilities, chemical knowledge, and transferable skills, preparing them for careers in chemical companies and other industries. The program also features the Wild Overseas Scholars Scheme, allowing students to gain international research experience.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Objectives:

• Offers an opportunity for academic independence in research
• Allows students to focus on their research project while still benefiting from support from the research group and department.

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Description:

• MSc Chemistry (by research) is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time program.
• Students work on an independent research project that typically takes 12 months for full-time students and 24 months for part-time students.
• The program provides students with a comprehensive welcome and induction program, dedicated supervisors, and a Graduate Student Mentor.
• Students also have access to regular research group seminars, group meetings, a dedicated desk space close to their lab and supervisor, incredible facilities, and departmental and related analytical services.
• There is also a Wild Overseas Scholars Scheme which allows students to visit prestigious international research groups for research opportunities not possible in York.

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Outline:

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Content:

• Students focus on their independent research project.

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Structure:

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Assessment:

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Methods:

• Students are required to write up the results of their research project in a thesis of between 15,000 and 20,000 words.
• The thesis is examined by at least two examiners.
• In some cases, an oral examination may be requested at the examiner's discretion.

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Teaching:

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Methods:

• Supervision meetings with the assigned supervisor.
• Research group seminars.
• Departmental seminar program.

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Faculty:

• Students work with academic experts in their chosen area of interest.

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Unique approaches:

• The Wild Overseas Scholars Scheme allows students to visit prestigious international research groups.

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Careers:

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Potential career paths:

• Chemical companies
• Other industries and sectors

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Opportunities:

• The program develops technical abilities and chemical knowledge, and improves transferable skills, making graduates strong potential employees.
• Graduates have gone on to work for a variety of chemical companies and other industries and sectors.

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Outcomes:

• Graduates gain the ability and experience to complete a substantial piece of work independently.

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Other:

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Course location:

• Department of Chemistry on Campus West.

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Entry requirements:

• Minimum of a 2:2 or overseas equivalent in a relevant subject chemistry, or chemistry related depending on the project.

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English language requirements:

• Required if English is not the first language.

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Application process:

• Include the name(s) of the supervisor(s) whose research groups you are interested in joining, and the project title if you are applying for a specific project.
• Provide a research proposal if applicable.
• Submit supporting documents.
• For further details, please refer to the official website or contact the MSc Chemistry (by Research) program at chemgrad@york.ac.uk.