Chemical Science (Taught)

Course summary

The MSc in Chemical Science provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in modern chemical sciences and encourages them to explore research-led topics through a wide range of modules.

Modules

Students will take three compulsory modules during the course and choose six optional modules, typically three optional modules in Semester 1 and three optional modules in Semester 2. Compulsory modules: 1. Research skills in chemistry 2. Literature review for MSc: 3. Contemporary research awareness Optional modules: Semester 1 – students choose four optional modules for the first semester:

Advanced Metal Chemistry

Advanced Spectroscopic Methods

Asymmetric Synthesis

Heterocyclic and Pericyclic Chemistry

Homogeneous Catalysis

Integrating Chemistry

Nanostructured Materials

Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Physical Chemistry Laboratory

Processing of Materials

Semester 2 – students choose three optional modules for the second semester:

Advanced Physical Inorganic Chemistry

Blockbuster Solids

Chemical Biology

Chemical Applications of Electronic Structure Calculations

Energy Conversion and Storage

Molecular Recognition

Natural Products, Biosynthesis and Enzyme Co-factors

Reactive Intermediates

Surface Science and Heterogeneous Catalysis

Research project: During the final three months of the course, students undertake a research project culminating in a 15,000-word dissertation. The project is supervised by a member of the academic staff, and the project topic and aims will be selected by both supervisor and student.  If students choose not to complete the dissertation requirement for the MSc, there is an exit award available that allows suitably qualified candidates to receive a Postgraduate Diploma. By choosing an exit award, you will finish your degree at the end of the second semester of study and receive a PGDip instead of an MSc.

Assessment method

Modules are assessed through coursework and written examinations.

How to apply

International applicants

This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.

Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme

Entry requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in chemistry or a closely related subject area. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the University's international entry requirements.

English language requirements

For the current English Language requirements please visit the English language requirements for postgraduate students on the University of St Andrews website.

English language requirements for postgraduate students

https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements/postgraduate/

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Additional fee information

For the most current information on course fees please visit https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/taught/.

Sponsorship information

Carnegie-Cameron bursaries; entrant accommodation bursary; Formula Santander postgraduate scholarship; recent graduate discount; Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust bursary.