MSc Chemistry at University of Kent

Programme overview

A research-focused MSc based in a research laboratory, where students undertake a project agreed with a research supervisor. Learning is interactive, through seminars, workshops and lab meetings. Research centres cover Supramolecular, Interfacial and Synthetic Chemistry and Materials for Energy and Electronics.

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A laboratory research project in chemistry chosen from a wide range of Master's projects and agreed with a supervisor, supported by seminars, workshops and lab meetings.

Career pathways

Chemistry programmes equip graduates with research, problem-solving and communication skills, with links to industry providing work experience opportunities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second class honours degree or higher (2.2 or above) in Physics, Chemistry or a physical sciences related course. Students needing a student visa cannot study part-time unless on a distance or blended programme with no on-campus provision. International applicants: Good English (B2 CEFR), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country may also satisfy the requirement.

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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