Interested? See

Chemistry

MSc by Research
Duration
1 year
Start
January 2025
Delivery
In-person

Perform cutting-edge research with our Research Groups. Each 12 month project is unique, as the frontiers of research advance.

Why study with us

  • This year-long course gives insights to life as a researcher - excellent preparation for a future research career or alternatively for a wide range of sectors.
  • You'll benefit from one-on-one supervision and gain access cutting-edge facilities.
  • Compared to typical taught postgraduates degrees, you'll pay the lowest fees.
Interested?
Download

Current projects

Some current projects are listed below. A research project is not necessarily rigid and may evolve as it develops, and as you develop your understanding. If you have an idea for a new project and think one of our academics is a good fit to supervise it, please contact them. Our academic contact details can be found on their staff profiles, linked in the project titles below.

Slide 1 of 4

Gallery01 / 04

Students taking notes of an experiment in a chemistry lab
Students taking notes of an experiment in a chemistry lab

What you'll do

  • You’ll have access to world-class equipment, including state-of-the-art facilities - from atomic force microscopy and scanning tunnelling microscopy to our Anton Paar Microwave for rapid and green nanoparticle synthesis.
  • You’ll take advantage of our unique experience and capabilities and choose a supervisor whose work mirrors your own interests.
  • You'll have the opportunity to publish your work in academic journals and present results to colleagues and collaborators.

How to apply for postgraduate research

Interested in studying postgraduate research? The application process can vary but we have some helpful tips.

Find out how to apply

Academic expertise

Dr Mark Holden
Lecturer in Chemistry
Dr Jioji Tabudravu
Lecturer in Analytical/Natural Product Chemistry
Dr Tapas Sen
Reader in Nanomaterials Chemistry
Professor Sub Reddy
Professor of Biomaterials and Analytical Chemistry

Future careers

MSc by Research degrees represent an ideal combination of timescale and topic. You choose what to do, and our experienced researchers help you do it effectively. You don’t have to commit 4 years, as for a PhD (though an MSc by Research can be a great route if you plan to subsequently enter PhD research). Where a PhD typically completes 3-4 projects for their thesis, you will complete 1. You’ll gain all of the benefit that is relevant for employment outside academia.

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class degree in a relevant discipline.

  • BSc 2:2 in Chemistry or related discipline.

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.
Interested?
Download

This course is delivered by the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at the University of Central Lancashire on our student contract page