Course Overview

The MRes Chemical Research is ideal if you wish to further your research career or update your training. You will join an existing research group under the guidance of a supervisor, and spend the majority of time on an individually tailored research project in any of the department’s current research areas that include some reference to chemical and biological sciences. During this Master's in chemical research, you will also partake in group activities, including research colloquia and presentations, and attend advanced lectures on the theoretical and technical background of your chosen research area.

By the end of the course, you will have acquired a firm grasp of recent advances in your field of study and be able to formulate a research or method development plan and carry out the appropriate literature and data searches. You will also be able to apply a critical and professional approach to data quality, carry out chemical manipulations and operate advanced equipment, and work safely and efficiently in a laboratory, carrying out risk assessments where appropriate.

Graduates can pursue career paths in the health sector, toxicology, pharmaceuticals, academia, and manufacturing. Possible professions include:

academic researcher

higher education lecturer

analytical chemist

forensic scientist

pharmacologist.

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General Eligibility

Minimum second-class honors degree (2:2) in a scientific subject; less qualified students may be accepted, if they have appropriate work experience.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this program is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.5, with not less than 7.0 in each of the sub-tests.