2021/22 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc Chemistry
| Programme code: | MSC-CHEM | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Paul Thornton | Contact address: | p.d.thornton@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons) in Chemistry or a related Chemistry subject.
All applicants will need to have GCSE English Language at grade C or above, or an appropriate English language qualification.
We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Chemistry
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Chemistry
Professional Body Offering Accreditation:
RSC accreditation will be sought when the overall School of Chemistry accreditation is renewed (2022).
Programme specification:
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| CHEM5502M | Extended Research Project for Chemistry-based MSc courses | 90 credits | 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) | |
| CHEM5613M | Advanced Topics in Chemistry (Coursework) | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM5614M | Advanced Topics in Chemistry (Examined) | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| COLO5371M | Practical Skills and Instrumental Analysis | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students will be required to pass CHEM5501M and COLO5371M.
Optional modules:
Students will be required to study 30 or 35 credits from the following optional modules:
| CAPE5715M | Metals and Alloys | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CAPE5760M | Ceramics, Polymers and Composites | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CAPE5770M | Nanomaterials | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CHEM3011 | Foundations of Chemistry Coursework (10 credits) | 10 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM3012 | Foundations of Chemistry Coursework (15 credits) | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CHEM3016 | Synthesis and Characterisation of Organic Molecules | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COLO5162M | Advanced Colour Science | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COLO5180M | Synthesis and Application of Polymers | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD5016M | Physical Aspects of Food | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD5115M | Colloid and Dairy Science | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FOOD5270M | Food Analysis | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOOD5481M | Food Quality Assurance and Control | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHYS5016M | Soft Matter Physics: Liquid Crystals | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), 1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr) | |
| PHYS5342M | Soft Matter Physics: Polymers, Colloids and Glasses | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHYS5530M | Physics of Biological Systems | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
We would recommend that you enrol for 30 credits of optional modules. If you would like to enrol for 35 credits, please email chem.tso@leeds.ac.uk with your module choices.
Students will need a minimum of 150 credits for award, with 135 being at the higher level 5M.
Last updated: 05/07/2021 12:33:18
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