Materials Chemistry (MSc)

at University of Edinburgh

Lectures are given by leading researchers in the area of materials chemistry. The lecture courses are supported by tutorial sessions, and assessed by coursework and examination.
 

The MSc Research Methods course provides experience and training in activities that are important to professional chemists and to the research process, such as:
 

• Science communication
• Data handling and statistics
• Modern laboratory techniques in Chemistry
• Various other transferable skills

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in chemistry or a closely related discipline with a strong chemistry component e.g. chemical engineering or materials science.
 

We may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with relevant work experience and supportive references.
 

Applicants should have a strong chemistry background with at least three continuous years of chemistry subjects throughout their degree. We may accept fewer chemistry courses if applicants have a strong science background e.g. mathematics/physics.
 

Applicants should also have completed a minimum of first year university level mathematics, e.g. calculus or linear algebra.
 

English language requirements

You must demonstrate a level of English language competency at a level that will enable you to succeed in your studies, regardless of your nationality or country of residence.
 

English language tests

We accept the following English language qualifications at the grades specified*:

• IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component.
• TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
• C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 176 with at least 169 in each component.
• Trinity ISE: ISE II with distinctions in all four components.
• PTE Academic: total 62 with at least 59 in each component.
• Your English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of the programme you are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS, TOEFL, Trinity ISE or PTE, in which case it must be no more than two years old.

International/EU    
£33,500
 

International full-time student fees
 

If you are an Overseas/International taught student studying full-time over multiple years, you will:

• not be affected by the annual tuition fee increase
• be charged a fixed annual fee based on your start date

On completion of the course, you should have developed a depth of comprehension and critique in the core elements of your subject area, including:

• critical analysis and management of data
• judging the relationship between theory and methodology
• assessment of the appropriate methods of data collection/analysis to address the research question
• assessment of relevance of previous studies
• critical thinking
   

Additionally you will have enhanced your professional/practical skills through:

• experience of research design and management
• advanced instrumentation or techniques
• production of scientific reports
   

You will also have had the opportunity to develop transferable skills such as:

• written, visual and oral delivery and dissemination of research findings
• interpersonal and communication skills
• computing proficiency
• organisation skills