MSc Sustainable Chemistry
University of Birmingham
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Course overviewPrepare to tackle the most urgent sustainability challenges we face. Our Sustainable Chemistry Masters course provides the skills and knowledge you need to boost your career prospects in this growing global field.Chemistry has a key role in helping us find a sustainable future. Youll learn how to measure the sustainability of products and processes, and develop transferable skills for roles in a sustainability-focused chemical sector.Course highlightsYoull deepen your ...Read more

Course overview
Prepare to tackle the most urgent sustainability challenges we face. Our Sustainable Chemistry Masters course provides the skills and knowledge you need to boost your career prospects in this growing global field.

Chemistry has a key role in helping us find a sustainable future. Youll learn how to measure the sustainability of products and processes, and develop transferable skills for roles in a sustainability-focused chemical sector.

Course highlights
Youll deepen your understanding with options for specialist study and find solutions to global challenges. Explore how chemistry can help develop carbon-free fuels, create materials for energy storage and discover innovative plastic recycling methods.

Study with us and learn how to implement greener, energy-efficient production techniques in high demand.

Engage in specialist modules exploring how sustainable chemistry tackles major challenges, such as developing carbon-free fuels and new recycling methods for plastics
Conduct independent research with world-leading teams within the School's brand new research-focused Molecular Science Building
Learn key principles of sustainability, the circular economy, and life-cycle assessment
Delve into advanced areas of sustainable chemistry, gaining insights into cutting-edge research

Career opportunities
Sustainable chemistry is a global growth area, with experts in demand across energy, manufacturing, and recycling sectors. This course is designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and leadership abilities you need to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing society.

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44/101
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14th
CUG Ranking
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13th
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31 Jan 24

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Luke
31 Jan 24

Best: facilities are new and advanced Tutors are dedicated and willing to help The ESO (emotional support office) is incredibly helpful and welcoming Worst: commuting is..Read more

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Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2.1 BSc in Chemistry or a closely related discipline.

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£11,740 per year

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£32,510 per year

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£32,510 per year

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University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham , Birmingham

The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the...

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