Chemistry
MRes (PGCert PGDip)

• Course summary and entry requirements

  Course duration

  Full-time: 1 year
  

  Part-time: 6 years
  

  About the course

  Discoveries in chemistry research improve lives and solve global problems, and this course - undertaken as part a collaborative multidisciplinary team - looks towards solving a diverse range of real problems, from ageing to environmental remediation.

  The MRes qualification is designed for students looking to undertake a postgraduate qualification that incorporates a greater level of research activity than a taught MSc, either with a focus on preparing for a PhD, or on applying transferable research methodologies to industry roles.

  You'll have the chance to develop advanced knowledge of techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy and electro-analysis, and benefit from working in specialist laboratories in our new Huxley building. Supervisor feedback will help you develop as a chemist, and the combination of both self-evaluated activities and tutor-based support will serve to enhance your employability.

  This course offers a window into modern chemistry research that moves beyond studying chemistry as an isolated subject, and into creating real-world solutions alongside subject specialists from microbiology, pharmacology, cell biology, environmental sciences and beyond.

  Typical entry requirements

  Individual offers may vary.

  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.

• Course content

  Course structure

  Your time will be divided between taught modules (80 credits, including research methodology modules) and your year-long research project (100 credits) supervised by one of our chemistry staff.

  Lectures, interactive workshops and practical laboratory work advance your chemistry knowledge, while specialist modules allow you to complement your interests and career options. The course is also integrated with the wider research community, including talks from visiting experts and a programme of seminars, with the result that our students often publish research project findings in leading journals and have the chance to present at international conferences.

  Our chemistry research is very diverse, with particular strengths in medicinal, environmental, materials, analytical and bioanalytical chemistry. Current example 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-drugs

  Areas of study

  - Recent Developments in Chemistry Research
  - Specialist chemistry options
  - Individual research project
  - Research Methodologies
  - Work in Progress seminar

• Fees and costs

  The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2013-14. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

  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.

  What's included in the fee?

  When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

  You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

  Our website www.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)	4,500 GBP
  Island Students (Full Time)	9,450 GBP
  International (Full Time)	13,500 GBP

• Location

  Location Moulsecoomb

  Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.

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  Living in Brighton

  Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.

  Social scene

  Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

  

  Arts

  The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.

  

  Sports

  Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.

  

• Career opportunities

  This course is for students who wish to enhance their knowledge in order to pursue a career in chemistry research, or to develop transferable skills for professional employment in areas as diverse as archaeology and interplanetary exploration.

  Our graduates have been awarded PhD studentships at top UK universities as well as working in a wide variety of local and global companies, including GSK, Southern Water and Novartis.

  Visit the careers service website.

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