Course description
This twelve month chemistry MSc is designed as a preparation for PhD studies or for students wishing to broaden their research experience and knowledge of chemistry.
The programme consists of taught modules, worth a total of 90 credits, delivered in the first six months of the course followed by a substantial research project, also worth 90 credits.
The taught modules in Semester 1 will cover all areas of chemistry at core and advanced level. In addition a module specially designed to improve scientific language, research and presentation skills will be available. In the second semester students can choose six from a broad range of nine taught modules covering advanced chemistry topics. The research project is chosen from a wide range of world-leading research groups within the department with the work being carried out within the individual research group laboratories.
Aims
- To provide students with essential core and advanced chemistry skills required for mastery of all areas of chemistry allowing progression to conduct independent research in an area of choice.
- To give students an in-depth experience of chemical research through individual, extended Masters research projects.
- To develop confidence in the use of English oral and written skills within a chemical context
Course unit list
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Chemistry Topics I | CHEM60101 | 30 | Mandatory |
| Advanced Chemistry Topics II | CHEM60112 | 30 | Mandatory |
| Research and Communication Skills | CHEM61000 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Dissertation | CHEM61022 | 90 | Mandatory |
| Integrated Spectroscopy and Separations | CHEM61201 | 15 | Mandatory |