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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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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering Physics View 144 other Masters in Materials Science & Engineering in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
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Other requirements
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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26200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26200 GBP per year during 12 months. -
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12250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12250 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Sheffield
555 - 977 GBP /month
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