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Study chemistry

Gain the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise you need for a career in scientific leadership and increase your chances of landing a chemistry PhD at a leading institution by studying one of our Chemistry Masters degrees. 

Explore the content below to find out more about our postgraduate taught online programmes in chemistry, chemistry with medicinal chemistry and industrial heterogeneous catalysis.

Chemistry MSc

Expand your knowledge in all branches of chemistry, undertake a research project while embedded within one of our global-leading research groups and develop advanced skills in data-analysis, laboratory work and computing.

Our Masters programme provides an excellent foundation for a career in scientific leadership in academia and industry.

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Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MSc

Increase the depth and breadth of your knowledge in all branches of chemistry with particular focus on medicinal chemistry. Benefit from our links with industrial scientists and learn practical skills through undertaking a research project.

Graduates of this programme have gone on to positions as researchers in pharmaceutical companies and universities. This programme also provides ideal preparation for a PhD.

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Industrial Heterogeneous Catalysis MRes

Learn about heterogeneous catalysis which includes a wide range of catalytic solids and industrial processes for producing chemicals, materials, and fuels.

Gain the practical skills to undertake independent research in heterogeneous catalysis and develop a thorough theoretical understanding of industrial heterogeneous catalysis. This programme equips you with the ideal basis to go on to study a PhD or to work in the chemical industry.

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