Course summary
Warwick's Analytical and Polymer Science MSc is a unique course combining Warwick's world leading expertise in these two complementary areas. Warwick is highly ranked within the UK league tables, and is 61st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2022). This course has been designed for those looking to undertake a PhD or career in analytical sciences. Course overview The fundamentals of polymer synthesis and properties will be introduced, but then special focus is placed on modern instrumentation and analytical methods used for polymer and materials characterisation. You will receive advanced knowledge from experts within academia and collaborating companies. Gaining hands-on experience in a variety of relevant techniques will enable you to work in any modern laboratory because the skills you acquire will be readily transferable between disciplines. You will also undertake a cutting-edge project with a world-leading research group. When you graduate, you will be well positioned to take up employment in research and development roles within a number of sectors, or to progress to PhD study. You can find out more about the Department of Chemistry by joining our Webinars. Dr Remzi Becer is the head of the MSc in Analytical and Polymer Science. Please contact [email protected] with any Chemistry specific department questions, where course directors Dr Nikola Chmel and Dr Remzi Becer are available to discuss any queries.
Modules
Core modules:
- Polymer Synthesis
- Physical Properties of Polymers and Nanocomposites
- Frontier Techniques in Analytical Sciences
- Techniques in Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
- Chromatography and Separation Science
- Transferable Skills
- 20-week research project
- Group Research Project
- Team Research Project: Real World Analysis
- Mass Spectrometry
- Magnetic Resonance
- Colloid Science I and II
- Polymers in the Real World
- Advanced Polymer Synthesis
- X-ray and Neutron Techniques
Assessment method
Examined component (%): Taught modules are generally 50-75%. Assessed by coursework component (%): Taught modules are generally 25-50%; research projects are assessed by a variety of assessment methods.
Entry requirements
**Minimum requirements** 2:ii undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject. **English language requirements** You can find out more about our 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. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page. **Additional requirements** There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL