Course summary
Our MSc Chemical Research programme prepares you for a career in research and development or for a PhD, as you gain specialist and theoretical knowledge in your chosen area of chemistry. As a graduate from chemistry or a related discipline, you can use this research degree to train in practical and theoretical research within your specialist area of chemistry with guidance from an experienced researcher. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/chemistry-pg/msc-chemical-research.
Modules
Sample modules may include: *MSc Chemistry Research Project *Postgraduate Chemistry Research Methods and Skills *Advanced Organic Chemistry *Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry *Functional Inorganic Materials Check our website for more details about the course structure.
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent) Entry requirements: Normally a 2.2 or above in an undergraduate honours degree, or the equivalent from a university outside the UK, in chemistry. Motivated applicants with a degree in other subject areas may be considered. Although the usual route to PhD is by direct entry, it is possible for MSc students to transfer to a PhD.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £14550 | Whole course |
EU | £28950 | Whole course |
England | £14550 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £14550 | Whole course |
Scotland | £14550 | Whole course |
Wales | £14550 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £14550 | Whole course |
International | £28950 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH