Do you have a keen interest in global issues like sustainability, renewable energy, and personalised healthcare? Supported by leading experts from academia and industry, this invaluable course explores the real-world application of polymers in state-of-the-art research laboratories. This Royal Society of Chemistry accredited degree course delivers a thorough knowledge and understanding of the world of polymer chemistry, taught by our academics and industrial experts. You will be immersed in a research-led environment where you can learn about the synthesis and characterisation of polymers as well as their physical properties. This course is ideal if you are looking to undertake a PhD or an industrial career in the fields of polymer synthesis and soft materials.

You can find out more about the Department of Chemistry by joining our Webinars.

Remzi Becer is the head of the MSc in Polymer Chemistry.

Core Modules

• Polymer Synthesis
• Advanced Polymer Synthesis
• Physical Properties of Polymers and Nanocomposites
• Polymer Laboratories
• Advanced Colloidal Materials
• Polymers in the Real World
• Chromatography and Separation Science
• Group Research Project
• Transferable Skills
• 20-week Research Project

Optional Modules

Previously, a selection of the following options have been offered:

• Mass Spectrometry
• Magnetic Resonance

Teaching

Candidates for the MSc are required to take eight taught modules (7 core and 1 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 Transferable Skills Module (16 CATS).

Contact Hours

You should expect to attend around 10-25 hours of lectures and workshops per week and spend approximately six hours on supervised practical (mainly laboratory) work. For each one-hour lecture, you should expect to put in additional time for private study.

Class Sizes

Class sizes range from 5 to 40 students, dependent on module: some of which are shared across programmes.

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.

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

English Language requirements Band A
IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0

International Students
We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information please visit the international entry requirements page.

For up-to-date information concerning fees, funding and scholarships for Home, EU and Overseas students please visit Warwick's Fees and Funding webpage.

Scholarships

There are several Chemistry funding opportunities for both UK and International students, including our Warwick Chemistry Overseas Taught Masters Scholarships and Coventry Regional Scholarship. Please see our department website for more details.

Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations in: academia and teaching; pharma industry; chemical and material industry; science consultancy; banking and finance.

Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

• Careers in Science
• Career Options with Chemistry
• Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
• MSc lunchtime careers presentations
• PhD Transferable Skills careers decision making session
• Finding experience to boost your CV for Chemistry students
• SME Careers Events – e.g. British Coatings Federation Careers Evening
• Career Options with Chemistry Presentation and Networking Evening

There are a number of different ways to visit the University of Warwick throughout the year. We host bespoke PG visits, where you can talk directly with your chosen department and explore our campus through a personalised tour. Some departments also host their own events and open days, where you can learn more about your department or course of study. To find out more about all of these opportunities, visit our Postgraduate Visits page.

Please contact chem-pgt at warwick dot ac dot uk with any Chemistry specific department questions, where course directors Dr Nikola Chmel and Dr Remzi Becer are available to discuss any queries.