The School of Chemistry at Nottingham is one of the leading Chemistry Schools in the UK and is recognised internationally for its world leading research portfolio, excellence in teaching and extensive engagement with Industry. It is currently second in the national rankings (between Cambridge and Oxford) for the quality of its research (RAE 2008) and was rated “Excellent” in the latest assessment of teaching quality. Through its unique Business Partnership Unit, the School has established research and commercial partnerships with a wide range of chemistry using companies ranging from major multi-nationals to local small and medium enterprises. The school has also generated and retains close links with four spin-out companies.
Research in the School of Chemistry
The School of Chemistry has a thriving research environment with 160 postgraduate students and 60 post-doctoral fellows from all regions of the world. These co-workers support the research activity of 38 academic staff which is underpinned by 60 professional, managerial and technical staff. The school has access an extensive range of specialist facilities and analytical equipment.
The School’s research interests range from fundamental studies in organic, biological, inorganic, materials, physical and computational chemistry to applied research at the interfaces with other disciplines such as biological sciences, medicine and engineering. Particular strengths lie in synthetic and medicinal chemistry, green chemistry and sustainable chemical processing.
Teaching in the School of Chemistry
The School’s offers a wide range of teaching programmes that provide a first class up-to-date training in chemistry and prepare students for a variety of future careers. Many of our programmes offer opportunities to study overseas or to gain work experience within industry.
The School’s purpose built teaching laboratories are fully equipped to teach modern practical chemistry skills. We have recently opened a new Student Support Centre and have upgraded our two main lecture theatres to include state-of-the-art audio and visual facilities for teaching professional development activities and conferences.
Opportunities for you
The School has a dynamic, vibrant and highly stimulating teaching and research environment which is achieved through a truly international blend of students and researchers from different cultures who are committed to learning and scientific discovery. We welcome applications from home and international students for our wide range of BSc, MSci, taught Masters and PhD programmes. The choice of subject areas is extensive and we are confident that we have a course to suit your interests. Our objectives are to ensure that whatever your future ambitions may be these are achieved at Nottingham.
MSc Chemistry and Entrepreneurship course
(1 year full time)
Admissions Criteria
Applicants should hold at least an Upper Second Class Honours Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Chemistry from an approved University and must provide:
- Two satisfactory academic references within last 2 years.
- Original Transcript of Marks and Higher Education Certificates e.g. BSc/MSc.
Applicants whose first language is not English, and who do not have a degree from a UK institution, will be required to produce evidence of their competence in English. One of the following would normally be required:
- A British Council IELTS average final score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in any one element, achieved no more than 2 years prior to admission.
- A TOEFL paper-based test score of 573, including a minimum score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English, Internet Based Test (iBT) minimum 88 with a minimum score of 19 in any element, achieved no more than 2 years prior to admission.
For further information about Masters courses within the School of Chemistry, please visit our website, email the Postgraduate Manager at chemistry-pg-admissions@nottingham.ac.uk or telephone 0115 951 13481
MSc Course Director
Dr Wim Thielemans
Wim.thielemans@nottingham.ac.uk
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