MSc Chemistry for Sustainable Energy at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

This MSc offers a comprehensive overview of current and emerging technologies that are guiding the just energy transition. A future energy scenario will involve the collaboration of a range of technologies. This Masters programme gives you a high level of understanding in the areas of electrochemical conversion devices (such as battery and fuel cell technology), carbon capture technologies and the hydrogen economy.

Duration: 1 year (12 months) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September / January | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory courses: Hydrogen and the Circular Economy, Renewables, Professional Skills, Battery Technology and Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen.

Career pathways

Chemistry plays a hugely important role in most technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and supporting the transition to low-carbon energy sources. In particular, chemists are needed to bring about the technological innovation required to deliver on the UK’s net zero commitments in research and development in batteries and storage, fuel cells, renewables, nuclear, hydrogen, as well as carbon capture separation and usage (CCUS).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements This programme is designed for both chemistry undergraduates and those with other backgrounds. We welcome applications from chemistry graduates, those with related industrial experience and those whose first degree is in a related field. Qualifications The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. 2:2 (lower second class) UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth, in Chemistry or a related field such as the Physical Sciences, the Natural Sciences or Chemical Engineering. Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate The CAH3 code for this degree is CAH10-01-09. Students who need a visa to live or study in the UK must to apply for ATAS clearance. The ATAS clearance certificate must be valid when you apply for a visa to enter the UK. To find out if you need to apply for ATAS clearance, please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,100 a year (2026/27). UK fee. Reduced rate (University of Aberdeen Graduates): £7,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £12,000. Source

Intake: September / January

Duration: 1 year (12 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/how-to-apply/

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