Program Overview

MSc by Research in Chemistry

The aim of the UCD Chemistry MSc graduate research programme is to permit all students to develop and exercise the personal responsibility, initiative, and specialist/generic skill sets needed to effectively engage with today's complex and demanding professional career landscapes.

Programme Details

• Completion of an MSc by Research typically takes about 15 months full-time to complete, after a bachelor's degree.
• There are three start dates in the academic year when you can begin your graduate studies: September, January, or May.
• In many cases, funded studentships (tax-free scholarship and payment of University fees) are offered.

Programme Structure

• Your Research Project: the focus and central activity of your programme, with your principal supervisor as your primary source of information, training, advice, and support.
• Your Research Studies Panel: to provide advice and support and to monitor your progress.
• Research & Professional Development Planning: ensures that your work is clearly focused on achieving your research and professional goals.
• Transfer Assessment: if you want to transfer to a PhD programme.
• Taught Modules: all incoming PhD students must take 30 credits of taught modules, but in MSc by Research programmes, students are not required to complete any taught modules and associated credits in order to complete their degree. However, if an MSc by Research student is considering subsequent transfer to a PhD programme via Transfer Assessment, the student must take certain modules (12.5 taught credits, including the mandatory PhD Stage 1 modules) with the approval of their Supervisor and Research Panel.

Application Process

• Graduate Applications are made directly through a member of our academic staff working in the area of research that most closely matches your field of study.
• You should specify your research interests, qualifications, and experience and enquire about funding opportunities.

Graduate Research Programmes

• PhD in Chemistry
  • BOC Gases Annual Graduate Research Awards
  • MSc by Research in Chemistry
  • How to Apply
  • Our Graduate Research Alumni