Find out more about this MSc in Chemistry by Research degree.

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MSc by Research

1 year full-time;
2 years part-time

2 October 2023

Chemistry

University of Warwick

Join one of our specialised research groups to conduct an MSc by Research in a novel area. With some of the best laboratories and instrumentation in the UK, you will have the opportunity to work with our leading scientists on a cutting-edge research project.

An MSc by research provides an opportunity for you to spend one year full-time (two years part-time) conducting research in an area in which you wish to specialise. You need to identify an area and an academic willing to supervise you during your research. You write up a thesis at the end of your studies.

To contact the department directly with any questions please email chem-postgraduate at warwick dot ac dot uk.

Established ground-breakers and highly talented early-career researchers unite to deliver internationally excellent and world-class research across chemical science with 100% of our research judged world-leading or internationally excellent by REF 2021.

Through close collaboration with the wider STEM community, our fundamental chemistry challenges the frontiers of knowledge for tomorrow whilst impactful research tackles the issues of today. Ambitious entrepreneurism and effective routes to real-world application ensures benefits to academia, industry, and society.

With ongoing investment into state-of-the art facilities and infrastructure, we sit firmly at the forefront of science in the UK and beyond, both now and in the future as we grow to meet the rising demands for flexible, world-class research.

Current research themes include:

• Chemical, Structural and Synthetic Biology
• Materials and Polymers
• Synthesis and Catalysis
• Measurement and Modelling

You can find out more information about each theme on our website.

You can also read our general University research proposal guidanceLink opens in a new window to help guide you in articulating your research question.

Find your supervisor using the link below and discuss with them the area you’d like to research.

Explore our Chemistry Staff Directory where you will be able to filter by:

• Research Theme
• Research Specialism
• Global Challenge

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

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

• Band A
• IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0.

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

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