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Postgraduate Taught

Chemistry

Be inspired by our research-led teaching. Our pioneering research paved the way for LCD technology with the discovery of liquid crystals.

This hands-on degree gives you the chance to learn advanced chemistry topics across the range of organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry – or specialise to suit your career ambitions.

You’ll be studying at a university located within a region that’s home to the second-largest chemical cluster in the UK.

You’ll learn in state-of-the-art facilities such as our Mass Spectrometry and Elemental Analysis Labs.

You’ll graduate with the ability to progress your career in the chemical industry or to go on to a PhD.

Advance your chemistry knowledge and skills at a university that’s the birthplace of one of the most important chemistry innovations in modern times – liquid crystals.

A discovery that changed the world, paving the way for Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) technology – making laptops, smartphones and flat-screen TVs possible.

Here, you’ll be inspired by that same pioneering thinking and research-led teaching, learning in our state-of-the-art facilities. At the heart of a region that’s home to the second-largest chemical cluster in the UK.

Home of pioneering technology

like the liquid crystal display
Hands-on learning

in state-of-the-art facilities
Develop advanced skills

for a range of careers
Hull is located

in the UK’s second-largest chemical cluster
Taught by research-active staff

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Course overview

Module options

About this course

This hands-on course develops your understanding of where the forefront of chemistry lies – and how research advances the boundaries of chemical knowledge.

You’ll have the flexibility to learn advanced chemistry topics across the range of organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry. Or choose to specialise in areas to suit your interests and career path.

We teach the key areas of industry-relevant analytical chemistry including process analysis, quality assurance, spectrometry and chromatography. As well as cutting-edge research topics in areas such as lab-on-a-chip.

You’ll be trained in the advanced practical skills you need to work in a chemical research laboratory. And learn through a combination of practical classes, skills labs, workshops, tutorials, masterclasses and lectures.

Lab-based project work and problem-solving tasks give you the chance to work within small groups and independently. Your research skills will also be enhanced with an independent research project in an area of your choice.

Choose your modules

For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.

Advanced Topics in Modern Chemistry

You can choose a range of subjects to study, from a wide variety that includes, but isn’t limited to, nanostructured materials; photochromics; liquid crystals and organometallic chemistry. Training in the advanced research labs will also be given.

Compulsory•20 credits

Preparation for Research

Training for the research project begins in the first term, with literature searching and reviews on a short topic supervised by one of the academic staff within Chemistry.

Compulsory•20 credits

Advanced Research Topics in Chemistry

The module will discuss recent research at the forefront of modern chemistry. The module will be shared between members of staff from the Faculty of Science and Engineering, to discuss their own research and cutting edge research through interactive sessions.

Compulsory•20 credits

Literature Review and Preparation for Project

Preparation for the research project continues with a selection of a research topic supervised by a member of the academic staff and continues with preparing literature searches, project planning, safety and ethical assessments.

Compulsory•20 credits

MSc Research Project

This module allows you to perform a detailed literature search, write a substantive literature review and carry out an extended research project in an area of relevance to your degree. You'll gain valuable experience of working in a state-of-the-art research environment at the cutting edge of your discipline.

Compulsory•20 credits

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Develop insight into the frontiers of inorganic chemistry, from molecules to solids.

Optional•20 credits

Advanced Organic Chemistry

Learn about state-of-the-art organic asymmetric synthesis and retrosynthetic analysis.

Optional•20 credits

Advanced Physical Chemistry and Materials

The module includes hot topics in physical and materials chemistry with perspectives in nanostructured smart materials, metal clusters, modern aspects of wetting and capillarity, modern emulsion science and photochromics.

Optional•20 credits

8 Modules

Our academics

Our broad range of specialisms include organic materials, biological materials, spectrometry, surfactants and colloids and formulation science.

We changed the world with liquid crystals and our pioneering research continues today, working with lab-on-a-chip technology since its inception in the 1990s.

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Featured academic

Prof Carl Redshaw

A globally respected teacher and researcher, Carl has published over 450 research publications and held Visiting Professorships at many worldwide institutions. He is the current lead on a £1.85m project to develop new tools for precision surgery.

Featured academic

Dr Grazia Francesconi

Grazia’s main research interests are in solid state chemistry and inorganic materials, including nanomaterials. She completed her PhD at the University of Palma and heldpostdoctoral positions at two UK universities before joining our expert team.

Entry requirements

UK
International

What do I need?

Typical offer

2:2 in relevant subject area

Minimum 2.2 Bachelor Honours (or international equivalent) in chemistry or related subjects.

If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements.

In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.

What do I need?

Typical offer

2:2 in relevant subject area

Minimum 2.2 Bachelor Honours (or international equivalent) in chemistry or related subjects.

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University of Hull.

If your English currently does not reach the University’s required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.

Fees & funding

UK
International

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
Optional field trips
Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
Student visas (international students)
Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
Printing and photocopying
Professional-body membership
Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
Optional field trips
Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
Student visas (international students)
Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
Printing and photocopying
Professional-body membership
Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

Our scholarships

We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships for eligible students. They’re awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement and/or to help those on lower incomes.

Scholarships and bursaries are separate to student loans. And the best bit is, you don’t pay a penny back.

Find out more about our scholarships

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

University of Hull undergraduates progressing to a taught masters course may receive a 25% discount on the cost of their tuition fees.

Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship page.

International Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries for international students.

To find out more and see if you're eligible, please visit the International Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Take a look at our facilities

Mass Spectrometry Lab

Equipped with a range of industry-leading equipment, the laboratory is used to test a range of different sample types and supports our teaching and our research.

Elemental Analysis Laboratory

Develop your skills in analytical chemistry in our industry-standard, on-campus laboratory.

Chemistry Teaching Laboratories

Enhance your practical skills working with our latest resources such as laser technology for elemental analysis and microfluidic capability.

Brynmor Jones Library

Our 7-storey library is home to 1 million+ books, extensive digital resources drawn from libraries and archives across the world, and stunning panoramic views of the city from the 7th floor.

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Future prospects

We teach a modern curriculum covering key areas of analytical chemistry of importance to industry, including process analysis, quality assurance, spectrometry and chromatography; and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research topics in areas such as lab-on-a-chip.

So you'll graduate with the knowledge and skills you need for a wide range of careers including: analytical chemist, nanotechnologist, and research scientist, to name just a few.

We undertake world-class research in many scientific areas and are famous for our pioneering work on liquid crystals. Many of our Masters students choose to progress on to PhD-level study.

Your next steps

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Make your application online now, and our admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible to make you an offer.

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