Our research-led Chemical Research MSc is designed by world-renowned academics, is taught in state-of-the-art facilities and provides excellent preparation for a PhD or a career in the chemical industry.
One of the top reasons to study the on the Chemical Research MSc is the individual research project. In the Chemistry Department we call the programme a ‘Mini PhD’. This means our students join an active research group, working side by side with PhD students and Postdocs in the lab on their own projects for the 12-month period. Students are examined in a similar manner to a PhD, so it really is excellent preparation for anyone considering doing one or a career in the chemical industry. You may also have the opportunity to do your project in collaboration with one of our many partner companies including Astra-Zeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, BP, Sanofi-Aventis, Unilever, and Syngenta.
The vibrant and growing Chemistry Department has exceptional research strengths, seeing us ranked 7th in the UK for research outputs in the Research Excellence Framework submission of 2014. when it comes to choosing your research project topic, you will be spoilt for choice with quality projects to do alongside our internationally leading researchers.
As well as the research project, you will be able to choose from a huge range of elective modules including topics such as organic synthesis, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine.
Our students often comment on how they enjoy the small close-knit community - There typically around 10-20 students per cohort which means you will receive that tailored personal contact you may not have with a larger group and will get to know your peers well.
As a member of the department, you will benefit from being able to attend the regular Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar Series which have a varied programme of lectures and guest speakers. Previous guests have included Zuankai Wang, the world record holder for inventing the most water repellent surface.
Additionally, some members of staff in the School have set up spin-out companies where students have found employment or direct involvement with management. Our spinout company Chromosol recently won a prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry ‘Emerging Technologies’ competition. The company was cofounded by Dr Peter Wyatt, a Senior Lecturer in Chemistry who teaches on the Bioorganic Chemistry module of the Chemical Research programme.