Course summary
Warwick's Polymer Science MSc covers core concepts of polymer synthesis, with focus on their physical/material properties and industry translation through dedicated business modules. This MSc is ideal for those looking for a career in polymers and materials processing. Warwick is highly ranked within UK league tables, and is 67th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). The MSc in Polymer Science is designed not only to introduce you to polymer synthesis and characterisation, but also to demonstrate that macro-scale properties span into the nano- and meso- scale. On this MSc course, you will have the flexibility to choose from elective modules including business-related modules from across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine (subject to availability). These modules will improve your business knowledge whilst you are becoming an expert in polymer science. The course is ideal if you are looking for a career, not only in a manufacturing company working in the area of plastics, advanced functional materials, nano-materials, but also PhD-level study in this growing and exciting area of science. Professor Dr Remzi Becer is the head of the MSc in Polymer Science. Please contact [email protected] with any specific Department of Chemistry questions, where our staff are available to discuss any queries. This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
Modules
Core modules
- Polymer Synthesis
- Physical Properties of Polymers and Nanocomposites
- Colloid Science I and II
- Polymers in the Real World
- Polymer Laboratories
- Chromatography and Separation Science
- Group Research Project
- Transferable Skills
- 20-week research project
- Supply Chain and Operations Management
- Business Strategy
- Entrepreneurship & Commercialisation
- Plastics, the Good, the Bad and the Future
- Mass Spectrometry
- Magnetic Resonance
- Advanced Polymer Synthesis
Assessment method
Examined component (%): Taught modules are generally 75% examined. Assessed by coursework component (%): Taught modules are generally 25% assessed by coursework; research projects are assessed by a variety of assessment methods.
Entry requirements
**Minimum requirements** 2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related subject. **English language requirements** This course requires the following: - Band A - IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0. **International qualifications** We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.
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
Please visit the University of Warwick website for the tuition fees for postgraduate courses:
https://warwick.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/funding/fees
Sponsorship information
We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship. Please visit the University's scholarship webpages.
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL