Lancaster University

Chemistry : MSc by Research

Lancaster UniversityLancaster, UK

Course overview

Our Master's by Research programme provides the opportunity to undertake a short, in-depth independent research project in one of our research groups. It will equip you for more sustained and original work at the doctoral level or for advanced-level applied research positions. This degree will develop relevant analytical and technical skills, together with transferable skills related to research, communication, problem-solving, and independent working.

Key highlights

  • Short, in-depth independent research project within an established research group
  • Prepares you for doctoral study or advanced applied research roles
  • Develops analytical and technical skills relevant to chemistry research
  • Builds transferable skills in communication, problem-solving and independent working

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include Chemistry

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

    10% fee discount

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Chevening Scholarships

  • EMBA Women in Business Scholarship

    50% fee reduction

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Executive Dean's Awards

    Up to 40% fee reduction

  • Health and Medicine International Study Centre Progression Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a 20% fee reduction for students.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Health and Medicine Master’s Excellence Scholarship

    25% fee reduction for both home and international fee-paying students.

  • Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences International Study Centre Progression Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a 20% fee reduction for students.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Master’s Excellence Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for both home and international fee-paying students.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • LUMS EMBA Excellence Scholarship

    50% fee reduction

    Up to 50% of fees
  • LUMS MBA Excellence Scholarship

    50% fee reduction

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Management School International Study Centre Progression Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to 20% fee reduction for students.

  • Management School Master’s Excellence Scholarship

    International fee-payers: up to 20% of your programme fee. Home fee payers: up to 30% of your programme fee.

  • MBA Women in Business Scholarship

    50% fee reduction

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Science and Technology International Study Centre Progression Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to 30% fee reduction for students.

  • Science and Technology Master’s Excellence Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to £9,000 to both home and international fee-paying students.

Careers this course leads to

  • PhD researcher
  • Research chemist
  • Analytical chemist
  • Research scientist
  • Laboratory scientist

Cost of study

International: £29,300 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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