Chemistry MRes (PGCert PGDip)
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Overview
Choose this course to:
- Combine an in-depth knowledge of traditional chemistry with specialist and transferable skills, with a particular focus on research.
- Gain the knowledge and skills that will equip you for research and careers contributing to areas as diverse as archaeology and interplanetary exploration.
This course is for students who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in order to pursue a career in chemistry research, or professional employment.
Course duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 6 years
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Course content
Course structure
On our MRes courses you will work closely with our researchers and embark on a year-long research project.
Predominantly focused on your individual research project, your time will be divided your research project (100 credits) and taught modules (80 credits).
You will be assessed primarily on your project report, with some marks from the taught module assessments.
Areas of study
Taught modules
- Recent developments in chemistry research
- Specialist chemistry optionsResearch project
Your research project will be supervised by one of our chemistry staff, embedded within one of the research groups. Your development as a researcher is supported by research methodology modules.
Chemistry research is very diverse within the school, with particular strengths in medicinal, environmental, materials, analytical and bioanalytical chemistry. Current project areas include:
- artificial enzymes
- squaraine sensors
- synthesis, reactions and bioevaluation of putative anti-ageing compounds
- trace metal analysis of tidal river sediments and/or water
- water clean-up using iron-based nanomaterials
- surface modification of tissue engineering skin substitute scaffolds to enhance their in vivo biocompatibility
- synthesis and medicinal chemistry of novel pro-drugsAll of your lecturers are experts and you will conduct research under their supervision. You will learn from the wider research community through lectures from visiting experts and our seminar programme.
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyFor non-native speakers of English:
IELTS score of 6.5, no component below 6.0.Degree and/or experience:
A first or upper second class honours degree in Chemistry or a related subject. -
Location
Location
Moulsecoomb -
Career opportunities
As an MRes graduate you will leave us with knowledge and skills that equip you for research and professional careers in chemistry. Our chemical sciences graduates have been awarded PhD studentships at top UK universities and work in a wide variety of local and global companies (GSK, Southern Water, Novartis).
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
Chemistry (MRes) (Full time) [P3BC005] UK/EU (Full Time) 4,320 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 8,925 GBP International (Full Time) 12,750 GBP -
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You should not apply unless you can meet all the entry requirements for this course. Please contact the course team before applying if you are unsure about any of the specific entry requirements.
Entry requirements
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS score of 6.5, no component below 6.0.Degree and/or experience:
A first or upper second class honours degree in Chemistry or a related subject.