Materials Chemistry MSc

Materials Chemistry has emerged as an important sub-discipline within Chemistry. It cuts across the traditional organic/inorganic/physical boundaries of Chemistry and overlaps many disciplines from Engineering to the Biosciences. <br/><br/>Materials chemists now have a leading role in areas such as: <br/><br/><br/>* microelectronics <br/><br/><br/>* polymer science <br/><br/><br/>* catalysis <br/><br/><br/>* nanotechnology <br/><br/><br/>They also make an important contribution to areas of more traditional chemistry such as the pharmaceutical sector. <br/><br/>Here, understanding the physical properties of intermediates and products is now recognised as essential in optimising the synthesis and properties of pharmaceutically active ingredients in medicines. <br/><br/>The degree consists of courses such as: <br/><br/><br/>* Concepts of Materials Chemistry <br/><br/><br/>* Advanced Materials Chemistry <br/><br/><br/>* Optional Courses in Chemistry <br/><br/><br/>* Advanced Analytical and Characterisation Methods <br/><br/><br/>* Laboratory Techniques and Research Techniques <br/><br/><br/>These are studied concurrently with a predominantly practical based course offering an introduction to laboratory techniques and research methods pertinent to materials chemistry. <br/><br/>Students then proceed to a period of full-time research project work leading to the submission of their Masters dissertation.