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Chemical Sciences – (M.Sc.)
University of Aberdeen
College of Physical Sciences
| Application Deadline: | NonEU: 31 June; EU/UK: 30 September | ||
| Location: | Aberdeen / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 20 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Aberdeen
This programme will equip you for a career in the profession of Chemistry, through training in advanced chemical research techniques (lectures, laboratory training, workshops and tutorials) and undertaking an independent research project.
The programme also provides a Bologna Second Cycle qualification for anyone wishing to proceed to a Bologna Third Cycle degree (PhD) anywhere within the EU. The breadth of experience gained in undertaking this degree is particularly valuable to prospective employers.
Aimed primarily towards EU and Overseas students who are in possession of a 3 year Bachelor Degree (Euro Bachelor) in Chemistry or Chemistry related discipline (or equivalent degree), this programme is also suitable for UK students whose first degrees contain three years of Chemistry.
Reasons to Undertake this Programme in Aberdeen
* The Aberdeen programme is unique in its compatibility with the European degree structure.
* The qualification is recognised by ALL European countries
* Research project can be carried out in a European laboratory linked to Aberdeen through the ERASMUS programme.
* Gentle introduction to a foreign language while working in an English speaking international research laboratory.
* Gain transferable credits
Contents
First Half Session
* Advanced Studies A (Lectures in Advanced Chemical Topics) * Research Training A (Advanced laboratory techniques, plus workshops and tutorials on accessing literature, report writing) Second Half Session
* Advanced Studies B (Further Lectures in Advanced Chemical Topics) * Research Training B (Seminar and research group meeting attendance and presentations. * Research project literature search, specific technique instruction and research project planning.) * Problem Solving and Professional Skills A (Tutorials and exercises in problem solving.) Third Half Session
* Advanced Studies C (Further Lectures and Workshops in Advanced Chemical Topics) * Problem Solving and Professional Skills B (Tutorials and group work on research funding, IP, ethical issues and literature critique.) * Research Project B (Continuation of Research Project started in Summer Session.) Fourth Half Session
Research Project B (Continuation of Research Project culminating in a dissertation)
The project will normally align with one of the major areas of research activity in the department:
* materials chemistry * biomaterials * catalysis * environmental and analytical chemistry * medicinal chemistry Other specialised areas for project study may be offered. Assessment is by axaminations, continuous assessment and research projects with oral examinations. Only candidates who complete the first three sessions of the programme at an appropriate standard will be permitted to continue to the fourth half session. This decision is taken following the oral examination at the end of the summer session.
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Requirements
A Bologna First-Cycle Eurobachelor Degree in Chemistry or a Chemically Related Discipline, or an equivalent qualification, at a satisfactory standard.
Candidates for whom English is not a native tongue are accepted on condition that their proficiency allows them to learn from Lectures, take part in Tutorials, and write essays and examinations in the prescribed time. They may be asked to take a compulsory test in English soon after arrival in Aberdeen, and, if necessary, attend a remedial course in the English Language Laboratory at Old Aberdeen.
If you wish to discuss your suitability for the programme please get in touch with the Graduate School Admissions Team who will be able to talk you through the requirements of the degree.
It is important to note that the programmes of postgraduate study at the University of Aberdeen are very competitive and the entry requirements stated are a guide to the minimum requirements, but do not guarantee entry.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
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