MSc em Química

The master's in Chemistry will extend your depth and breadth of knowledge in all branches of chemistry, suitable for a professional chemist capable of conducting research.

Why this Programme

• Chemistry at Glasgow is ranked 4th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2022). It continues to meet student expectations by combining both teaching excellence and a supportive learning environment.
• All of our Masters's programmes in the School of Chemistry are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
• The School of Chemistry is a member of ScotCHEM, which brings together seven universities in Scotland. ScotCHEM is committed to excellence and to providing the highest quality postgraduate education and researcher experience.
• The school has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
• You will benefit from our links with industrial scientists, often from pharmaceutical companies, who regularly visit the School of Chemistry to give presentations.
• You will undertake a research project embedded within one of our internationally-leading research groups, and supplemented by specialist lecture courses.
• You will develop transferable skills that will improve your career prospects, such as project management, team-working, advanced data analysis, problem-solving, preparing and presenting oral and poster presentations, critical evaluation of scientific literature, advanced laboratory and computing skills, and how to effectively communicate with different audiences.
• Our Masters's programme provides an excellent foundation for any kind of career in scientific leadership in academia and industry.

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. We are one of the top 100 of the world's universities.

The College of Science and Engineering

The College of Science and Engineering's world leading research and the impact it makes to the global economy makes it an exciting and stimulating environment to work in. Our research spans seven academic disciplines and ranges from fundamental discovery to tackling grand societal challenges and developing new technologies. Our teaching is informed by our world leading research and designed to develop graduates with knowledge and skills to become leaders of the future.

Our diverse Masters programmes range from traditional disciplines to the emerging technologies of the 21st century. The College's six Schools are:

• School of Chemistry
• School of Computing Science
• James Watt School of Engineering
• School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
• School of Mathematics and Statistics
• School of Physics and Astronomy

The University of Glasgow

• is in the 86th in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2022.
• has been named Scottish University of the Year in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.
• welcomes students from more than 140 countries worldwide.
• has around 35,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• has a global community of over 219,000 alumni.
• is a major employer in the city of Glasgow with more than 9,000 staff, including more than 4,800 research and teaching staff.
• is undertaking a £1 billion estate investment to expand campus research & teaching facilities.
• has an annual research income of more than £168m.
• is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities.