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Full time | Sheffield Main | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Polymer Chemistry Chemistry (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

On this specialist course in polymer science and engineering, you'll learn how polymers are made and behave, how important polymer-based products are developed and how to use cutting-edge techniques to create new advanced materials.

Course description

This specialist course in polymer science is designed to train and expose you to the most modern aspects of polymer science. This course is excellent preparation for a career in industry or continued academic studies at the forefront of polymer science.

Laboratory training covers a range of polymer synthesis methods and analytical techniques including size-exclusion chromatography, viscosity analysis, and IR and NMR spectroscopy. Other modules highlight how polymer chemistry overlaps with other areas of science, by focusing on concepts from physics that explain polymers’ unique physical properties, and engineering principles to look at the effects that polymer microstructures have on polymer performance.

You will also take part in a research training programme and complete your own research project, which will take up around a third of your course. Some students work on projects with an industry partner.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.

Modules

Polymers can be made with a wide range of properties that allows them to be used in a huge range of applications. In this module, you will undertake a series of case studies looking at how to design polymers for specific applications such as coatings, adhesives, and medical devices.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

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International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£29,700

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in chemistry, chemical physics, chemical engineering, materials or a related subject.