MSc Chemistry at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A one-year MSc extending depth and breadth of knowledge across all branches of chemistry, preparing graduates as professional chemists capable of conducting research.

Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

September to March of lectures and tutorials (Inorganic Chemistry 4M, Physical Chemistry 4M, Organic Chemistry 4M, Frontiers of Chemistry 3M, Research Skills, Chemistry Special Topics 4M), then a 12-week research project from June to August.

Career pathways

Chemists in research, process development and analysis, and roles in management, marketing, environmental control, patents and finance; recent graduates have worked at EDF Energy, Fugro and FDM Group.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in Chemistry or a subject with a substantial chemistry component, with at least 3 credit-bearing modules in Inorganic Chemistry and/or Physical Chemistry and/or Organic Chemistry at an average grade of pass. International applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (or equivalent: TOEFL iBT 92 overall for tests from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic test-centre 65 overall with no component below 60 except Speaking 65). Tests must be within 2 years 5 months of programme start.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,092 a year (2027-28). Home & RUK full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027-28). International & EU full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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