Chemistry with Scientific Writing MSc
University of Warwick
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Communicating science is a challenging topic, but the Chemistry with Scientific Writing MSc course has been expertly designed to build on your subject knowledge of Chemistry. This course will provide you with a strong grasp on scientific writing and how to apply it. Warwick is highly ranked within UK league tables, and is 67th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). This course has been designed for those looking to undertake further study or a career in communicating science.Course ...Read more

Communicating science is a challenging topic, but the Chemistry with Scientific Writing MSc course has been expertly designed to build on your subject knowledge of Chemistry. This course will provide you with a strong grasp on scientific writing and how to apply it. Warwick is highly ranked within UK league tables, and is 67th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). This course has been designed for those looking to undertake further study or a career in communicating science.

Course overview

This MSc will help you to build your subject knowledge of Chemistry while also enhancing your ability to communicate science, with a focus on writing for scientific publications or communication in the media.

You will gain a Masters-level education in technical chemistry modules and develop key research skills by completing a project in one of our world-class research groups, using state-of-the-art synthesis and equipment.

By the end of the course, you will possess advanced chemical knowledge alongside the ability to effectively communicate often complex scientific concepts to others, preparing you for a career in research, scientific writing, science education or science communication.

Your career

Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations in: academia and teaching pharmaceutical industry chemical and materials industry science consultancy banking and finance and other areas. For those who wish to deepen their understanding of the discipline, further research degree study such as a Masters by Research or a PhD can also be studied within the department. Global Decarbonisation courses

course will open up a variety of potential career paths in the rapidly expanding market for climate professionals including employment within a wide range of government, non-government and academic organizations, as well as private companies.

Our department has a dedicated, professionally-qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

  • Careers in Science
  • Career Options with Chemistry
  • Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
  • MSc lunchtime careers presentations
  • PhD Transferable Skills careers decision-making session
  • Finding experience to boost your CV for Chemistry students
  • SME Careers Events - e.g. British Coatings Federation Careers Evening
  • Career Options with Chemistry Presentation and Networking Evening
  • 1:1 careers sessions offered.

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64/101
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19th
CUG Ranking
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10th
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Caitlin
25 Feb 25

The campus is gorgeous - the green spaces and recreation areas also look lovely and there appears to be a good drive towards sustainability with electric vehicles, solar panels..Read more

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Amelia
25 Feb 25

Great places to study like the FAB and library. The campus has a few ugly building (60s architecture). I have not really used the SU...Read more

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Entry requirements

Minimum requirements 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a science subject

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£12,300 per year

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£35,340 per year

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£35,340 per year

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25 Feb 25
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The campus is gorgeous - the green spaces and recreation areas also look lovely and there appears to be a good drive towards sustainability with electric vehicles, solar panels...
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25 Feb 25
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Great places to study like the FAB and library. The campus has a few ugly building (60s architecture). I have not really used the SU....
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University of Warwick Coventry Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom
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