Chemistry, MSc by Research at University of Lancashire

Chemistry MSc by Research is a one-year research degree at the Preston Campus (full-time or part-time) in which students join a research group and complete a project designed with the group leader. Research themes include nanomaterials, nuclear materials, biomaterials, organic materials, organometallics and catalysts, polymers, microwave technology and theoretical modelling, using laboratories in the JB Firth Building.

Faculty: School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027, March 2027, September 2027, January 2028, March 2028  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A supervised research project with training courses and guided reading within the school and a centralised programme from the Graduate Research Office; facilities include atomic force microscopy, scanning tunnelling microscopy and an Anton Paar microwave for nanoparticle synthesis.

Career pathways

Preparation for a research career or a wide range of sectors.

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