Overview

This Sustainable Materials and the Environment programme at University College Cork is a full-time course running over 12 months from the date of first registration. Applications will be accepted for a start date in September. The course consists of (a) a major research thesis and (b) taught modules including sustainable materials and environmental chemistry and transferable skills, with an emphasis on scientific writing, oral presentations, and general research skills.

Skills and Careers Information

The MRes in Sustainable Materials and the Environment is designed to give our students a research-intensive experience. Taught modules will increase your knowledge in the areas of materials, in particular, sustainable materials, and environmental chemistry and how they intersect.

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Programme Structure

Modules

Sustainable Materials and the Environment

Sustainability in Semiconductor and Chemical Industries

Taught Postgraduate Transferable Skills Development

Interfaces and Modelling

Advanced Nano Materials

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Materials Science Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 13 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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General requirements

Applicants must have a second-class honours degree (minimum H2.1 or equivalent) in Chemistry, Material Science, Materials Chemistry, or Physics. You must be approved by the MRes coordinator and course team, including the Head of the School of Chemistry.

The number of places is limited and decisions on entry to the course will be made based on the applicant’s performance in their primary degree and interview according to the following criteria: academic qualifications, research experience and focus, scientific understanding, personal statement, and strong recommendations from two academic referees.

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Tuition Fee

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International

15000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15000 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

5770 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5770 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Cork

860 - 1400 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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