Chemical Research MSc

Students develop a systematic approach to devising experiments and/or computations and gain familiarity with a broad range of synthetic, analytical and spectroscopic techniques, acquiring skills for the critical analysis of their experimental and computational observations. They also broaden their knowledge of chemistry through a selection of taught courses and are able to tailor the programme to meet their personal interests.

You will undertake Chemistry modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of core literature (30 credits) and research projects (90 credits), and a research and professional skills development module (15 credits) and optional taught modules (45 credits in total). Optional modules are chosen in consultation with your research advisor.

All students undertake a literature project (30 credits) and a research dissertation (90 credits), which are linked. In addition students take a module (15 credits) to develop their research and professional skills.

• Literature Project
• Research Project
• Transferable Skills for Scientists

Students choose three optional modules from the following:

• Advanced Topics in Energy and Environmental Science
• Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry
• Biological Chemistry
• Concepts in Computational Chemistry
• Frontiers in Experimental Physical Chemistry
• Inorganic Rings, Chains and Clusters
• Intense Radiation Sources in Modern Chemistry
• Topics in Quantum Mechanics
• Numerical Methods in Chemistry
• Pathways, Intermediates and Function in Organic Chemistry
• Principles of Drug Design
• Principles and Methods of Organic Synthesis
• Simulation Methods in Materials Chemistry
• Stereochemical Control in Asymmetric Total Synthesis
• Structural Methods in Modern Chemistry
• Synthesis and Biosynthesis of Natural Products
• New Directions in Materials Chemistry

All students undertake an independent research project which features an oral examination and culminates in submission of an extended dissertation (90 credits).

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory classes and research supervision. Assessment is through the dissertation, unseen written examinations, research papers, a written literature survey, and an oral examination. All students will be expected to attend research seminars relevant to their broad research interest.