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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of St Andrews

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    MAY

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MSc by Research, or MSc (Res) degree offers the opportunity to gain key independent research skills with a focus on industrially relevant projects. There is no compulsory coursework instead, the student focuses on training through undertaking a research project. The course is designed for students and professionals who have a degree in Chemistry or a similar subject. This research-based degree will increase your proficiency in a range of advanced chemistry concepts and analytical techniques, by working in a world-leading research environment with potential to be involved with industrially relevant projects. The research will be carried out in the School of Chemistry, which hosts leading research in diverse themes, and is a key driver of Technology Transfer Activities at the Eden Campus. You will be involved in the design, planning, implementation, analysis and write-up phases of a high-level research challenge. Through this degree, you will develop a wide range of practical and computational skills. Assessment involves: writing a literature review giving a research presentation to your colleagues writing a thesis that is examined (no viva).

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Tuition fees

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£ 26,270per year

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University information

University of St Andrews

  • University League Table

    4th

  • Campus address

    University of St Andrews, College Gate, St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AJ, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    3rd out of 48 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    202 90%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    93.0 93%

    2nd

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    10th

    4

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