Overview

The programme is part of UCL East’s Manufacturing Futures Lab (MFL), an innovative facility and multidisciplinary research hub to underpin the end-to-end production of new products, such as fine chemicals, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and new materials, in ways that are smarter, faster, environmentally friendly and, overall, more sustainable.

This Sustainable Chemistry MSc offered by UCL involves a cutting-edge research project under the supervision of a member of staff at UCL East. Students will initially learn about different aspects of chemical sustainability via a number of taught and practical modules. They will then progress to the laboratory where they will work on an independent research project putting into practice the core experimental skills and foundational knowledge taught in Terms 1 and 2.

Careers

This programme is designed to provide first-hand experience of research at the cutting-edge of chemical sustainability and is particularly suitable for those wishing to embark on a career within academia or the chemical production and waste industries.

Examples of future employment may include: research chemists and biotechnologists working on the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly routes for the molecular assembly of drugs, materials, biofuels and bio-based products; recycling experts with expertise in recycling strategies; sustainability policy – with chemical expertise to contribute strategies; Chemistry teaching; Chemistry analyst across the chemical production and waste industries.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Chemical Sustainability Research Skills
Literature Project
Transferable Skills for Scientists
Modern Chemistry
Advanced Research Project: Chemical Sustainability
Chemical Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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General requirements

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

Tuition Fees

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42700 GBP / year

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16000 GBP / year

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Living costs

Stratford-upon-Avon

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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