The Master of Science (MSc) programme enables you to pursue advanced study in your area of interest with the opportunity to work on independent research. Programme overview Studying for an MSc is an opportunity for committed scientists to focus on a relevant area of interest or practise and pursue an advanced qualification. While taught masters will provide you with specialist training in your chosen field, a research masters will develop advanced research skills, working alongside Faculty of Science researchers - many of whom are major contributors in their field. 120-point MSc Most students enter an MSc following completion of a PGDipSci. You will need to complete 120 points (maximum of 160 points) in a specialisation within one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study (research masters) or four years of part-time study (taught masters). Not all specialisations offer both taught and research options. 240-point MSc If you enter a MSc directly from an undergraduate degree you will need to complete 240 points (maximum of 280 points) in a specialisation in two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study (research masters) or six years of part-time study (taught masters). Not all specialisations offer both taught and research options. Postgraduate study in Chemistry covers research from across a wide range of chemical sciences. You might find yourself in a research group designing enzyme inhibitors for diseases such as cancer, preparing new catalysts to help harness solar energy, developing a greater understanding and control of wine aromas, or designing new analytical instrumentation using laser micromachining. To aid this wide range of activities we have an excellent suite of chemical instrumentation and state of the art laboratories. Postgraduate study in Chemistry can be divided into two general areas - traditional chemistry, such as analytical, educational, environmental, inorganic, materials, medicinal, organic and physical chemistry - or, additional disciplines such as forensics, food, wine, polymers and coatings, or green chemistry. Jobs related to Chemistry Analytical, inorganic, organic, materials, physical chemist Biochemist Chemistry technician Forensic scientist Higher education lecturer Management of research and development units Materials chemist Organic chemist Physical chemist Research scientist Science technician Scientific advisor Secondary teacher Technical assistant