Course summary
Warwick's Department of Chemistry has designed this MSc for students to explore the real-world application of polymers in state-of-the-art research laboratories. Polymer Chemistry will immerse you in a research-led environment, where you can learn about the synthesis and characterisation of polymers. Warwick is highly ranked within UK league tables, and is 64th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023). This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry Course overview Do you have a keen interest in global issues like sustainability, renewable energy, and personalised healthcare? Supported by leading experts from academia and industry, this invaluable course explores the real-world application of polymers in state-of-the-art research laboratories. This Royal Society of Chemistry accredited degree course delivers a thorough knowledge and understanding of the world of polymer chemistry, taught by our academics and industrial experts. You will be immersed in a research-led environment where you can learn about the synthesis and characterisation of polymers as well as their physical properties. This course is ideal if you are looking to undertake a PhD or an industrial career in the fields of polymer synthesis and soft materials. You can find out more about the Department of Chemistry by joining our webinar. Professor Dr Remzi Becer is the head of the MSc in Polymer Chemistry. 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 2024 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
- Advanced Polymer Synthesis
- Physical Properties of Polymers and Nanocomposites
- Polymer Laboratories
- Colloid Science I and II
- Polymers in the Real World
- Chromatography and Separation Science
- Group Research Project
- Transferable Skills
- 20-week Research Project
- Mass Spectrometry
- Techniques in Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
- Magnetic Resonance
Assessment method
Examined component (%): Taught modules are generally 75%. Assessed by coursework component (%): Taught modules are generally 25%; research projects are assessed by a variety of assessment methods.
Entry requirements
Minimum requirements 2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or 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.
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.
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL