Chemistry

Course description

Our Chemistry MSc gives you the freedom to choose from a wide-range of cutting-edge modules across organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry. From catalysis and the chemistry of light to theoretical chemistry and technologies for sustainability, our flexible Masters course allows you to focus on the topics that are most important to you.

You’ll spend one-third of your time working on your own research project in the lab, where our researchers will teach you advanced research skills. You’ll choose a research area to focus on and be based in one of our world-class research groups, where you’ll develop skills and expertise to help you stand out in the graduate job market.

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

Your career

Our Chemistry MSc graduates have the advanced research skills that employers value in a variety of careers. Major employers of our chemistry graduates include consumer goods firms such as Unilever and Reckitt, where chemists make many of the products you see on supermarket shelves, and pharmaceutical companies such as AstraZeneca and GSK, where chemists develop novel medications. Our graduates also go on to synthesise the products and materials behind industrial-scale manufacturing, in roles at chemical companies such as Croda and Dow Chemicals.

Our Chemistry MSc  is also excellent training for a PhD in chemistry. Our graduates have secured postgraduate research positions at many of the world's top 100 universities.