Program Overview

Course overview

If you've studied chemistry to the level equivalent to a good UK BSc (Hons), this MSc will equip you with the necessary additional skills and depth of knowledge to become a professional chemist.

Introduction

The 12-month course runs from September and consists of a taught component and a major research based project totalling 180 credits.

Studying alongside our Integrated Master’s MChem students, you will take 90 credits of advanced chemistry modules in Semesters 1 and 2, chosen from a wide range of topics. Module topics range from core physical, inorganic and organic chemistry to specialist cutting-edge research areas, and choices can be made to suit your individual skills and interests.

Alongside these taught modules in Semesters 1 and 2, you will start to gain relevant research skills by taking a common 30 credit module, PGSC003 Introduction to Research, tailored to suit your particular background and research area.

During the Summer, you will undertake a substantial 60 credit research project PGSC004, working in an active research group. The project will be carried out in an active research group within one of the main research areas of the Department i.e. Energy and Catalysis, Materials Chemistry, Medicinal and Bio-nano Chemistry, Functional Interfaces or Theoretical and Computational Chemistry.

Who is this course for?

This course is open to anyone who has the desire to expand as professional chemist and/or undertaking chemical research.

What you'll learn