Overview

This full-time Chemistry Master of Research from the University of Nottingham will help you achieve your goals.The research project is the focus of the programme. You will be part of the team collaborating and working within a dedicated scientific group. Working in a research environment, our academic experts will guide and mentor you.

Key Facts

The twelve-month project allows you to make a valuable contribution to research. You’ll gain report writing skills and produce your own thesis with a maximum of 35,000 words, which will be assessed.

We conduct pioneering research across the whole spectrum of the chemical sciences. There are a variety of projects you can apply for grouped under four themes:

Synthesis and catalysis
Biological chemistry
Materials

Molecular bonding and spectroscopy

Careers

This programme is ideal for students who have already completed a BSc degree and want to gain skills, knowledge and experience in a research environment.

A research degree gives you transferable skills in communication, problem-solving, time management and analysis.

90% of postgraduates in the School of Chemistry secured work or further study within 15 months of graduating. The average annual salary for these graduates was £30,053*

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Programme Structure

Modules included:

Synthesis and catalysis

Biological chemistry

Materials

Molecular bonding and spectroscopy

Computational modelling of solvation entropy.

The study of ionic liquids for thermal transfer

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-04 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Delivered

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Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

2:2 in an MSci/MChem or BSc degree
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33800 GBP / year

≈ 33800 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

5260 GBP / year

≈ 5260 GBP / year

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 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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