Polymer Science - MSc

University of Warwick

Master

In Coventry

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Coventry

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

A 1 year master course covering core concepts of polymer synthesis, but with addition focus on their physical/material properties and industry translation through dedicated business modules.

The MSc in Polymer Science is designed to not only introduce you into polymer synthesis and characterisation, but also demonstrate that macro-scale properties span into the nano and meso scale. You will interact with academics across several departments. There is also the option of taking a business module to prepare you for a career in industry. This MSc is ideal for those looking for a career in polymers and materials processing as well as a route to a PhD

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Coventry (West Midlands)
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University Of Warwick, CV4 7AL

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About this course

2:ii undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a related subject

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Subjects

  • Materials
  • Project
  • Fundamentals
  • Physical
  • Chromatography
  • Research Project
  • Transferable
  • Nanocomposites
  • Model Generation
  • Strategic Management

Course programme

Compulsory Modules:
  • CH967 Fundamentals of Polymerization
  • CH969 Physical Properties of Polymers
  • CH975 Advanced Colloidal Materials
  • CH970 Polymers in the Real World
  • CH911 Chromatography and Separation Science Core
  • CH972 Group Research Project
  • CH948 Warwick Interdisciplinary Science Transferable Skills Module
  • CH962 Research Project
Optional Modules
  • CH982 Polymer Processing and Nanocomposites
  • CH915 Principles and Techniques in Quantiative and Qualitative Analysis
  • CH926 Molecular Modelling
  • WM022 Business Model Generation
  • ES956 Innovation
  • ES977 Business Strategy and Strategic Management
  • WM019 Establishing a New Business
Teaching:

Candidates for the MSc are required to take eight taught modules (6 core and 2 optional, totalling 80 CATS) and to carry out two research projects, Group Research Project (12 CATS) and Research Project (72 CATS). They also take the Warwick Interdisciplinary Science Transferable Skills Module CH948 (16 CATS).

Assessment:

Examined component (%): Taught modules are generally 75%

Assessed by coursework component (%): Taught modules are generally 25%; research projects are assessed by a variety of assessment methods

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Polymer Science - MSc

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