Chemistry
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Your degree programme will place you in the world-leading Department of Chemistry, with multi-disciplinary research expertise, unparalleled facilities and dynamic support infrastructure to revolutionise your research and development. TheDepartment of Chemistryis a place where academic and industrial researchers work side by side, sharing knowledge in highly advanced research labs and supporting your career development. Join us and you’ll be based in a state-of-the art environment that has a strong focus on cutting-edge interdisciplinary research.
We are internationally known for our research, with 99% of our outputs ranked as internationally leading or excellent in theResearch Excellence Framework, 2021. Our 50 academic staff cover a broad scientificspectrum, and we operate in 5 flexible research groupings. Ourresearch impactis felt on a global scale, from antimalarial drug discovery to one of thebest-known methods for making nanoparticles.
Few organisations can match our facilities, team and programmes if your passion lies in chemistry research. As part of your research training, you will be encouraged to attend conferences and present your results both within the Department of Chemistry and externally. It’s possible to study full or part-time for an MPhil or PhD.
Part-time study is arranged through enquiry on an individual basis and is useful if you work in industry and want to continue with your career while studying. PhD students can undertake research in a range of cutting-edge areas within Chemistry. Our research is structured around the following key research groupings: Join us and you’ll be based in a state-of-the art environment that has a strong focus on novel interdisciplinary research.
Our research groups carry out cutting-edge research in fast-moving fields such as nanotechnology and drug design. Often this involves collaboration with colleagues in other fields such as biology, materials science and physics. As a postgraduate researcher, you’ll be fully
Key highlights
- Final-year research project makes up three-quarters of the year
- Chance to contribute to published chemical research
- Practical work in award-winning undergraduate teaching laboratories
- Optional summer internships or local industry placements
- Specialisms include materials, digital, analytical and sustainable chemistry
- Supportive sessions to build confidence in maths, physics and biology
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB — for ABB two science
- A-level: BBB — to include with A in the EPQ; with EPQ
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
- BTEC: D*DD — to include in relevant diploma; BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies
The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.
Up to £5,000Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Hodgson Law Scholarship
Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates
If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.
Up to £7,000Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.
MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships
Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of feesManuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies
The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.
MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM
Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £12,500Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations
The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes
University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Research chemist
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Analytical chemist
- Chemical industry research scientist
- PhD researcher in chemistry
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £14; Part-time: £14
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 University of Liverpool, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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