Course summary
Our MSc Chemistry course gives you the opportunity to learn about some of the world’s biggest challenges, from renewable energy to improving the study of disease. The course allows you to take modules from a wide range of cutting-edge fields in chemistry with sessions on practical, technical skills, scientific writing, communication and presentation. You will study at an advanced level, covering both the traditional core areas of analytical, inorganic organic and physical chemistry, as well as more specialist modules. In this programme you can tailor your choice of modules to specialise in pathways in: organic synthesis; inorganic and materials chemistry; physical chemistry; or general chemistry. You'll join a department where our research is changing the world. 97% of our Chemistry research is rated world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
Modules
Typical modules include: Compulsory modules: Chemistry MSc Advanced Research Project; Scientific Writing and Presentations. Optional modules include: Synthetic Methods in Organic Chemistry; Sustainable Chemistry; NMR Spectroscopy: Theory and Application; X-ray Diffraction as a Characterisation Method; Ethics in Science, Engineering and Technology: Jekyll and Hyde. For a full list of modules please visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/chemistry-masters-msc
Assessment method
Examination, coursework and research project.
How to apply
International applicants
English language: Band C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
Entry requirements
A UK bachelor’s degree with upper second-class honours or higher in chemistry or chemistry-related subject.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ