Overview

The MSc in Catalysis at the University of St Andrews is designed to equip students and professionals, who already have a degree in Chemistry or an allied subject, with a range of analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills. It also introduces awareness of the role catalysis plays in improving sustainability and solving environmental issues in chemical manufacture.

You will study taught modules over two semesters and focused over the summer months you will complete a significant research project and dissertation (15,000 words) to fulfil the MSc requirements.

Highlights

Provides you with an understanding of the science of catalysis in the context of its impacts on industry and academia

You will gain knowledge in all major branches of catalysis, including homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, organocatalysis, biocatalysis, asymmetric catalysis and ligand design

Skills acquired in the taught element will be applied in a short, intensive research project

This research project is aligned with the interests of the School's world-leading research groups in the area of catalysis

St Andrews has extensive expertise in catalysis research and has established the EaSI-CAT Centre for doctoral training

Careers

Chemistry graduates have gone on to successful careers in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries with companies such as:

AstraZeneca

Johnson Matthey

Pfizer

Shell

Siemens

Other career routes outwith a research environment include scientific publishing, patent law, forensic science, IT and energy consultancy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Research Awareness

Homogeneous Catalysis

Natural Products, Biosynthesis and Enzyme Co-factors

Research Skills in Chemistry

Surface Science and Heterogeneous Catalysis

Electrochemistry and Computational Chemistry

Heterocyclic and Pericyclic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Natural Sciences Biochemistry View 71 other Masters in Biochemistry in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in chemistry or a closely related subject area. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

English language proficiency.

CV or résumé. This should include your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date.

two original signed academic references

academic transcripts and degree certificates

personal statement (optional)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29990 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12030 GBP / year

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Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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