MSc Chemistry

at University of Liverpool

Module details

Compulsory modules information
 

• Students gain relevant skills for their project in Semester 1 and 2 taking PGSC003 Introduction to research.
• They then undertake a research project PGSC004 in the Summer.
• The project will be carried out in an active research group within one of the main research areas of the Department i.e. Energy and Catalysis, Materials Chemistry, Medicinal and Bio-nano Chemistry, Functional Interfaces or Theoretical and Computational Chemistry.

Optional modules information
Over the first two Semesters, students take 90 credits of advanced chemistry modules, choosing a maximum of 30 credits at level 3, subject to timetable constraints.

Optional modules
 

• Lanthanoid and Actinoid Chemistry
• Organic and Molecular Electronics
• Main Group Organic Chemistry
• Asymmetric Synthesis and Synthetic Strategy
• Advanced Spectroscopy
• Electrochemistry
• Formulation Engineering
• Inorganic Materials Chemistry
• Further Organic Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry of Anti-infectives
• Introduction to Nanomedicine
• Solid State Chemistry and Energy Storage Materials
• Protein Structure and Dynamics
• Solar Energy Conversion
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
• Application of Enzymes in Organic Synthesis - Industrial Biotechnology
• Asymmetric Catalysis for Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Heterocyclic Chemistry and Drug Synthesis
• Advanced Functional Organic Materials
• Further Physical Chemistry
• Catalysis
• Biological Energy Conversion Processes
• Biorenewable Chemicals From Biomass
• Further Analytical Chemistry
• Chem358 Chemistry At Surfaces
• Applied Organic Chemistry: Synthesis of Natural Products in Industry
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Nano Energy Materials
• Molecular Modelling, Chemical Databases and Employability for MSc Students
• Advanced Key Skills for MSc Students

Entry requirements
 

• Typically we will require a minimum of a 2.1 BSc Honours degree or equivalent in Chemistry. This MSc is suitable for candidates who have an in-depth knowledge of Chemistry and have studied organic, inorganic, physical and analytical / laboratory chemistry.
• Candidates will be required to demonstrate in-depth knowledge relevant to the MSc and may be required to complete and pass an assessment (as assessed by the Department of Chemistry).  

International qualifications
Applications from international students are welcome. International qualifications will be evaluated in line with the National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) guidelines.

Tuition fees (Home)
£9,700

International students
£23,400

Students graduating with postgraduate qualifications enter a wide range of careers in the public and private sectors. Graduates include research chemists, scientific managers in the chemical, pharmaceutical and fine chemicals industries, university lecturers, teachers, and accountants.

Many people go on to further postdoctoral research either in the UK or overseas before entering employment.

The Department has strong research links with industry providing opportunities for students to meet industrial colleagues and discuss career options.

Following this MSc, students will be suited to working as professional chemists and/or undertaking chemical research. Opportunities could include employment within the chemical industry or progression to University PhD studies.