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MSc - Master of Science
Highfield Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Learn about some of the world’s biggest challenges, from renewable energy to improving the study of disease, with our MSc Chemistry degree. Study in depth traditional areas including analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. You’ll choose from a wide range of specialist modules to match your interests. Combine theory, practical and research work to develop skills in demand by industry, or prepare for further research study. On this chemistry master's you’ll take part in sessions to develop your practical, scientific writing, communication and presentation skills. You'll work in state of the art laboratories and gain master's level knowledge of the core areas of chemistry, along with your chosen area of specialization.Physical chemistryThis is suitable if you have an undergraduate level grounding in physical chemistry, especially quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, thermodynamics and kinetics. You’ll be able to specialise in:/p>computational chemistry/li>spectroscopy/li>electrochemistry/li>surface science/li>magnetic resonance/li>
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