MSc Chemical Research
Our MSc Chemical Research programme prepares you for a career in research and development or for a PhD, as you gain specialist and theoretical knowledge in your chosen area of chemistry.
As a graduate from chemistry or a related discipline, you can use this research degree to train in practical and theoretical research within your specialist area of chemistry with guidance from an experienced researcher.
The main component of this course is a one-year research project. In addition to this, you will also take two taught modules in subjects that complement your project. Taught modules take the form of lectures, while you will receive individual supervision on your research project with regular one-to-one meetings with your supervisor.
A major focus of the course will be on practical methods and in developing and perfecting your research methods and skills. To this end, you will receive hands-on training using instrumentation in our state-of-the-art Chemical Anaylysis Facility, which features NRM, X-ray diffraction, mass spectrometry, thermal analysis, electron microscopy and molecular spectroscopy.
Industrial collaboration is one of our key strengths, and our research groups have worked on projects with a number of major organisations. We therefore have strong links with international companies including AstraZeneca, BP, Cytec, DuPont, GlaxoSmithKline, Henkel, Johnson Matthey, Pfizer, Proctor & Gamble, Syngenta and Unilever.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Get ready for your future- it's never too early to start thinking about what you might do next. No matter what year of study you are in we have Careers Consultants and plenty of resources to help you, as well as opportunities all year round to boost your CV.
Careers and placements
Careers can support you in person and online to ensure you explore your options, grow your experience and develop skills to enable you to compete for success in the graduate labour market, or whatever path you chose after graduation. Find out more about how careers can support you in our RISE UP leaflet.
- We also organise an extensive programme of career development workshops and on campus recruitment events providing something for everyone:
- Make MyJobsOnline your first stop for jobs, events and advice appointments
- Gain an insight into potential career areas and Industries by starting your careers research
- Top tips on getting into various jobs, usually from the recruiters themselves
- Access to practice psychometric tests and exercises typically found at graduate assessment centres
- An understanding of the Skills and competencies employers look for in the recruitment process
- The ability to sell yourself successfully online and in person
- How to make your job applications stand out and secure you an interview
- Careers fairs for both corporate and not-for-profit career paths
PSW Opportunity
2 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
First class Bachelor degree (60 %+) or equivalent GPA.
International English Language Test Score - IELTS - 6.5 - 8.0
Test of English as a Foreign Language (internet-based version) - TOEFL (internet-based) - 88 - 100
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English/ Certificate of Advanced English - CPE/ CAE - A - C/ 193-200
Test of English for Educational Purposes - TEEP - 6.5 - 7.5
Pearson English Test - Pearson - 53 - 74
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
22600 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: 20 GBP
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