MSc Chemistry

Learn about some of the world’s biggest challenges, from renewable energy to improving the study of disease, with our MSc Chemistry degree. Study in depth traditional areas including analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. You’ll choose from a wide range of specialist modules to match your interests.

Combine theory, practical and research work to develop skills in demand by industry, or prepare for further research study.

On this chemistry master's you’ll take part in sessions to develop your practical, scientific writing, communication and presentation skills. You'll work in state of the art laboratories and gain master's level knowledge of the core areas of chemistry, along with your chosen area of specialisation.

Dr Guy Denuault is Associate Professor of electrochemistry here at the University. Formerly secretary of the Electrochemistry Group at the Royal Society of Chemistry, Guy’s research focuses on electroanalytical chemistry. Visit Dr Denault’s profile page to view his extensive publications and to learn more about his work.

Further your knowledge in a combination of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. Choose this option if you’re interested in developing your expertise across the different disciplines within chemistry.

This covers synthetic reaction and mechanisms. It’s suitable if you already have an undergraduate grounding in nomenclature, stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms. You can specialise in:

The focus here is on functional inorganic, solid-state and supramolecular materials. It’s ideal if you have BSc level knowledge of fundamentals and applications of inorganic chemistry. It addresses challenges in:

This is suitable if you have an undergraduate level grounding in physical chemistry, especially quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, thermodynamics and kinetics. You’ll be able to specialise in: