Chemistry by Research MSc

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MSc by Research

1 year full-time;
2 years part-time

6 October 2025

Chemistry

University of Warwick

Join one of our specialised research groups to conduct an MSc by Research in an exciting scientific area. With some of the best research infrastructure and facilities 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 scientific research in an area in which you wish to specialise. You need to find an academic willing to supervise you and propose together a research topic. 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 the chemical sciences 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 applications ensure benefits to academia, industry, and society.

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

Our current research groupings include:

• Chemical, Structural and Synthetic Biology
• Computational and Theoretical
• Energy Materials
• Measurement and Analytical
• Polymers
• Synthesis and Catalysis

You can find out more information about each grouping 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.

You can use the link below and discuss with prospective supervisors the area you would like to research.

Explore our Chemistry Staff DirectoryLink opens in a new window where you will be able to filter by:

• Research Grouping
• Research Specialism
• Global Challenge

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

A list of current funded opportunities is also available on our website

2:2 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.