Master of Science - Chemical Research

University of Reading

The MSc Chemical Research program prepares students for a career in research and development or for a PhD, as students gain specialist and theoretical knowledge in their chosen area of chemistry.

As a graduate from chemistry or a related discipline, students can use this research degree to train in practical and theoretical research within their specialist area of chemistry with guidance from an experienced researcher. The main component of this course is a one-year research project. In addition to this, students will also take two taught modules in subjects that complement their project. Taught modules take the form of lectures, while students will receive individual supervision on their research project with regular one-to-one meetings with their supervisor.

A major focus of the course will be on practical methods and in developing and perfecting research methods and skills. To this end, students will receive hands-on training using instrumentation in Reading's state-of-the-art Chemical Analysis Facility, which features NRM, X-ray diffraction, mass spectrometry, thermal analysis, electron microscopy and molecular spectroscopy.