Chemical Science (MSc) at University of St Andrews

Programme overview

One-year taught MSc giving graduates in chemistry or an allied subject advanced knowledge of modern chemical science through a wide choice of optional modules. It includes a significant research project in one of the School's research areas.

Department: School of Chemistry | Duration: One year full time | Intake: Not available for 2027 entry; closed for applications while the programme is under review | Study mode: full-time | Location: St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take three compulsory modules (Contemporary Research Awareness, Literature Review for MSc, Research Skills in Chemistry), six optional modules and a research project with a 15,000-word dissertation. Research areas include catalysis, surface science, energy materials, chemical biology, synthetic chemistry and structural chemistry; a PGDip exit award is available.

Career pathways

Chemistry graduates go on to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries (for example AstraZeneca, BP, GSK, Johnson Matthey, Pfizer, Shell, Siemens), scientific publishing, patent law, forensic science, IT and energy consultancy, or further research study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in chemistry or a closely related subject. Application requires a CV, one signed academic reference, academic transcripts and degree certificates. International applicants may need to provide an English language test score, normally accepted only if taken within two years of the programme start; applicants with a UK degree or a degree taught entirely in English at a recognised institution in specified majority English-speaking countries may not need one.

Intake: Not available for 2027 entry

Duration: One year full time

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