Analytical and Polymer Science (MSc)

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.

Teaching

Based on the full-time, one year duration, the first 25 weeks are lecture-based, providing you with a diverse range of skills in analytical polymer science to complete a successful 20-weeks research project.

Assessment

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.

Careers

Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations in: academia; pharmaceuticals; chemical and material industry; science consultancy; banking and finance.

Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

• Careers in Science
• Career Options with Chemistry
• Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
• MSc lunchtime careers presentations
• PhD Transferable Skills careers decision making session
• Finding experience to boost your CV for Chemistry students
• SME Careers Events – e.g. British Coatings Federation Careers Evening
• Career Options with Chemistry Presentation and Networking Evening

Students need to have an 2:ii undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject.