Master Chemical Research

Institution Queen Mary, University of London
Method At the institution
Location London
Type Masters
Course fee By request

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Master Chemical Research

Entry requirements Entry requirements The normal minimum requirements are a second-class UK BSc (Hons) degree in chemistry, or with chemistry as a major element (or equivalent international qualifications).
Academic title MSc Chemical Research
Course description The MSc in Chemical Research at Queen Mary offers you the opportunity to make a contribution to the fascinating world of modern chemistry, by spending a year working on a major individual research project. This research work is supplemented by lecture modules and seminars, and successful completion of the programme leads to the award of an internationally recognised Masters qualification.

This programme provides a comprehensive preparation for students wishing to progress onto a research career (bridging the gap between the lecture-dominated programme of a typical undergraduate BSc degree and the research intensive PhD degree), but the qualification can also be a real asset for those wishing to pursue other careers in industry, or in education. Training is given in a wide range of techniques to enable candidates to build up a substantial portfolio of experimental skills and thereby tackle more extended research and development projects with increased confidence. The practical work is also reinforced by lecture modules explaining the underlying theoretical basis of various research methods and techniques, and other aspects of advanced chemistry.

Programme outline

The major part of the programme is a research project on a topic agreed in consultation with the MSc programme coordinator. This practical work will generally provide training in a variety of specialised techniques appropriate to your chosen area of research and is carried out in the main research laboratories, under the supervision of a member of academic staff.

The taught component of the degree programme consists of two lecture modules, usually selected from the range of advanced undergraduate chemistry modules offered by the School.

Assessment

The taught courses include assessed coursework components, but the main assessment is by examination in May/June. For the research project you are assessed on the basis of a dissertation, which you submit towards the end of the programme, a presentation of your research work at a seminar and an oral examination of your dissertation and the associated project topic.