University of Kent

MSc Chemistry

University of Kent

Course overview

This MSc Chemistry at the University of Kent takes one year full-time or two years part-time and is based on work in a lab. Students get top-level training by working on a research project with an academic supervisor. This work helps produce discoveries in areas such as energy materials and synthetic chemistry.

In place of standard lectures, students learn through hands-on activities, which include seminars, workshops, and lab meetings. The course will equip them with advanced study skills and a strong grasp of chemistry, helping them feel fully prepared for their career. They will use quality, modern research equipment, like NMR spectrometers and X-ray diffractometers.

Entry requirements

Applicants are to submit a personal statement, clearly discussing their reasons for applying for the course and other information regarding their studies. A relevant employer reference is also required. Students have the choice to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants must have at least a Second Class Honours degree (2:2) or higher in physics, chemistry, or a relevant physical science course. Acceptance is at the discretion of the supervisor, after an interview, and depends on whether their research interests align with an available project.

English Language Requirements:

  • Applicants from non-English-speaking countries need to possess a minimum of 6.0 overall in IELTS (with 5.5 in each component) or submit equivalent English language test scores, such as a PTE Academic score of 63 with a minimum of 59 in each subtest.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Chemistry from the University of Kent, upon successful completion, are fully equipped to pick up roles in various fields, which include:

  • Research Scientist in government agencies

  • Chemists in private industry laboratories

  • Consultant in the defence or aerospace sectors

  • Roles in optoelectronics or the medical industries

  • Academia (moving onto PhD study)

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for the full-time MSc Chemistry at the University of Kent is £23,500 for international students. The fee for part-time international study is £11,750 per year. In addition, a bench fee of about £750 is to be paid, which covers specialist equipment and laboratory costs.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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