Chemistry, MSc by Research
Swansea University
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Chemistry research is thriving at Swansea University. Spanning a wide range of fields, it is set to multiply at a rapid pace over the next three years. Our research groups are currently focused on four themes: Energy, Health , New and advanced molecules and materials, Water and the environment. These initiatives transcend traditional discipline boundaries and integrate core areas of organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistries while intersecting with engineering, medicine, and other ...Read more

Chemistry research is thriving at Swansea University. Spanning a wide range of fields, it is set to multiply at a rapid pace over the next three years. Our research groups are currently focused on four themes: Energy, Health , New and advanced molecules and materials, Water and the environment. These initiatives transcend traditional discipline boundaries and integrate core areas of organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistries while intersecting with engineering, medicine, and other scientific disciplines. The Chemistry Department at Swansea has a purpose-built, state-of-the-art Chemistry Hub containing modern teaching laboratories, research space and access to a diverse line of research infrastructures. High-quality, high-impact chemistry research is already taking place in world-class centres at Swansea. Integrating the Chemistry Department with Engineering, the Medical School and other Science departments help us to cultivate an environment of research excellence. This environment allows you to conceptualise, innovate and develop products in a way suited to research in the 21st century. You will be equipped to generate disruptive step-change advances with a tangible impact on urgent global challenges.

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Iman
25 Nov 25

It’s near the coast and the studnet support is good the professors look out for you and want you to do well and it is fun to be in a new environment near the beach and the scenery..Read more

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Alex
25 Nov 25

Great teaching, student support, night life and pub scene. Beach very close and always easy to get away from the city to go for a walk etc. good sports but lacking high level. SU..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants for MSc by Research must normally hold an undergraduate degree in chemistry or a related subject at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).

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£5,006 per year

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£23,950 per year

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25 Nov 25
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It’s near the coast and the studnet support is good the professors look out for you and want you to do well and it is fun to be in a new environment near the beach and the scenery...
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Alex
25 Nov 25
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Great teaching, student support, night life and pub scene. Beach very close and always easy to get away from the city to go for a walk etc. good sports but lacking high level. SU...
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches...

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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