MRes Chemical Research at Birkbeck, University of London

Our MRes Chemical Research is ideal if you wish to further your research career or update your training in this field. It provides you with up-to-date knowledge and extensive practical experience in analytical approaches to chemical research.

Faculty: School of Natural Sciences  |  Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will learn about a wide range of techniques and analytical methods used in the chemical and biochemical sciences in detail, including how to study a range of different sample types using modern experimental and computational methods. By the end of the course you will have acquired a firm grasp of recent advances in the field of study and be able to formulate a research or method development plan alongside the appropriate literature and data searches.

Career pathways

It will prepare you to work in a wide range of jobs and for advanced study at PhD level across the chemical and biochemical science sector. Possible fields and professions include: research scientist in a university or chemical industry setting, scientific sales, science writer or work in scientific communication, employment in the education sector.

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