
Overview
This Polymers for Advanced Technologies course at University of Sheffield is excellent preparation for a career in industry or continued academic studies at the forefront of polymer science.
Key Features
- Laboratory training covers a range of polymer synthesis methods and analytical techniques including size-exclusion chromatography, viscosity analysis, and IR and NMR spectroscopy.
- Other modules highlight how polymer chemistry overlaps with other areas of science, by focusing on concepts from physics that explain polymers’ unique physical properties, and engineering principles to look at the effects that polymer microstructures have on polymer performance.
Accreditation
- Officially accredited/recognized by the Privy Council
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Courses include:
- Fundamental Polymer Chemistry
- The Physics of Polymers
- Biopolymers and Biomaterials
- Polymer Characterisation and Analysis
- Research and Presentation Skills and Polymer Laboratory Skills
- Extended Research Project.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Materials Science & Engineering Physics View 150 other Masters in Materials Science & Engineering in United KingdomExplore more key information
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General requirements
- A good honours degree or relevant experience in chemistry, chemical physics, chemical engineering, materials or a related subject.
- Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
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International
24950 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24950 GBP per year during 12 months. -
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12000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12000 GBP per year during 12 months.
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Funding
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