MSc by Research Functional Materials Group (Chemistry)
University of Central Lancashire
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Supported by state-of-the-art facilities, our research into materials and their properties involves significant collaborative activity with international partners and industry to provide a focus for cutting-edge research. We offer alternative start dates for your research degree, commencing in September, January and March for maximum flexibility. September 2024 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 June 2024, EU/International is 1 May 2024, January 2025 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 ...Read more

Supported by state-of-the-art facilities, our research into materials and their properties involves significant collaborative activity with international partners and industry to provide a focus for cutting-edge research. We offer alternative start dates for your research degree, commencing in September, January and March for maximum flexibility. September 2024 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 June 2024, EU/International is 1 May 2024, January 2025 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 November 2024, EU/International is 1 September 2024, March 2025 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 December 2024, EU/International is 1 November 2024. September 2025 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 June 2025, EU/International is 1 May 2025. The Functional Materials Group (FMG) provides a focus for the investigation of materials and their properties, with impact in healthcare technologies and the environment. The Groups active research themes include: Nanomaterials (e.g. magnetic nanoparticles and carbon dots) Nuclear materials (e.g. zeolites and ion-exchange materials) Biomaterials (e.g. lipid nanostructures and molecularly imprinted polymers) Organic materials (Photoactive dyes) Organometallics and catalysts Polymers Microwave technology Materials processes Theoretical modelling

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Reece
10 Oct 24

The location is brilliant and allows easy access to the surrounding area, the chemistry facilities that the university has are great and allow our smaller class sizes to get hands..Read more

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Rose
22 Mar 24

Good facilities and staff on the course are supportive and helpful. The university year was reduced this year, resulting in many deadlines very close together (across university..Read more

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A recognised UK first degree, second class honours or above or equivalent qualification.

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£16,900 per year

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MA by Research Functional Materials (Chemistry)
The location is brilliant and allows easy access to the surrounding area, the chemistry facilities that the university has are great and allow our smaller class sizes to get hands...
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22 Mar 24
Good facilities and staff on the course are supportive and helpful. The university year was reduced this year, resulting in many deadlines very close together (across university...
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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Preston

The University of Central Lancashire is an international, multi-campus university leading the way in modern postgraduate...

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University of Central Lancashire
Preston Campus Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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