Chemistry postgraduate degrees in Scotland

10 universities offer 38 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate chemistry degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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Edinburgh Napier University

1 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 20th
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I think the university has a lot of good societies and clubs for students to join, making it easier to meet people and make friends. All the lecturers and staff are really engaged in our learning, they want to support us to do our best and try to make adjustments to the course/assignments where they can to help us. I do think the buildings could be better for people with disabilities, such as more automatic doors, ensuring lift maintenance is a priority and putting card scanners for doors in a accessible location. I also think it would be good if there was options to pick up extra modules or tutoring for those that need help with English or want extra help/studies on certain elements of their course or want to learn something new on the side.

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Heriot-Watt University

3 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 34th
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WUSCA ranking: 33th
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PROS - The university has been absolutely stellar at providing opportunities to those who put in that extra effort. - Support, particularly the maths gym provided by the uni for those needing extra math tuition is an incredible resource. - Lecturers are always quick to respond to questions and available for feedback out with timetabled classes. - The facilities available to electrical engineering students (the GRiD in particular) is very good. More advanced equipment is available to those who require it through research projects or other related endeavours. - The university shop and various cafes/canteens all have quality products and competitive prices. CONS - Some course have suffered when lecturers are delivering them for their first time. This is understandable however. - Issues with inaccurate or frequently fluctuating timetables can be frustrating at times.

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Year 1
  • Applied Research Design and Analysis
  • Dissertation
  • GIS for Marine and Environmental Scientists
  • Oceanography
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University of Aberdeen

4 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 39th
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WUSCA ranking: 10th
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Great place to study due to its historical ties and the prestige of its education. However, it does leave a lot to be desired in other aspects of uni life, such as its students' union and its organisation.

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Year 1
  • Advanced Bio - Business and the Commercialisation of Bioscience Research
  • Basic Research Methods
  • Basic Skills - Induction
  • Biologic Drug Discovery
  • Introduction to Commercialisation and f Bio Business
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Year 1
  • Battery Technology
  • Fuel Cell Technology & Thermodynamics
  • Gas Separation, Storage and Usage
  • Group Project
  • Hydrogen and the Circular Economy
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University of Glasgow

6 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 18th
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WUSCA ranking: 42th
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A lot of the courses aren't really standardised. Some use Moodle a lot, some don't. Though that might also be the lecturers trying to customise it to their teaching style. Lecturers are a mixed bag. Some read directly from slides, others actually try and engage with the class. Depends on what subject.

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Chemistry MSc
clock icon 12 months full time
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Year 1
  • Chemistry Special Topics 4M (A)
  • Frontiers of Chemistry 3M
  • Inorganic Chemistry 4M (A)
  • Organic Chemistry 4M
  • Physical Chemistry 4M (A)
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Chemistry PhD
clock icon 5 years part time
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University of the West of Scotland

3 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
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I feel that I have still learned a lot, but many of the assessments have been changed from practice assessments to essays or tests. I just can’t wait to be on campus because I know it will be so much better. I can’t give a proper opinion until I see what everything is like for myself

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University of Strathclyde

6 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 10th
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WUSCA ranking: 7th
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The atmosphere at this university is great! The union is always lively, with pool and darts, hot food, music and lots of room for socialising. Even when in class it feels great, the lectures are always informative and the seminars mean that the tutors can really help and talk to the students. I like the fact that each semester the students can choose their own seminar times, creating a timetable that suits their schedule. The location of this university is one of my favourite things, such a close walk to the main shopping street and some great places for food. Also close to to GCU which is great as the students can mix and hang out together. Overall this university is a great place to apply and i am very happy with the decision i made!

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  • Education Studies; Professional Values
  • Professional Learning Through Enquiry
  • Professional Skills
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PhD Chemistry
clock icon 6 years part time
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The University of Edinburgh

5 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 7th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Chemistry MScR
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Chemistry PhD
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University of Stirling

2 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 52th
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The best aspects are: The campus itself, its really beautiful and really nice to be around so much nature. The societies on offer are brilliant because there are so many options and each one of them are properly run by enthusiastic people, plus they are very cheap to join. The sports clubs are also amazing with lots of options to choose from and you can meet people with similar hobbies. The worst aspects are: The buildings themselves can be very confusing and they do not look good from the outside. However the updated interior makes them very modern from the inside. There isn't a lot of space to study or eat because it is often very busy in the atrium which can be annoying.

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University of St Andrews

7 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 2nd
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Great place to study; staff is awesome and courses are engaging. As for improvement, better health services, especially for mental health. Some of the underlying things are not what they seem: i.e. lecturers have to strike every semester just to get paid and the school can be too focused on its reputation to see the individual and their needs.

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Marine Mammal Science (MSc)
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Conservation and Management of Marine Mammals
  • Mathematical and Statistical Modelling for Biologists
  • Principles of Marine Mammal Biology
  • Research project
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Chemical Science (MSc)
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Research Awareness
  • Literature Review for MSc
  • Research Skills in Chemistry
  • Dissertation
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UHI is a fantastic university for distance learning courses. The support that they provide is assuring, teachers are helpful and knowledgeable, and the intended learning outcomes are very clearly outlined from the very start. Accordingly, I enthusiastically recommend studying the PG distance learning courses through the UHI!

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