Chemistry postgraduate degrees in Scotland

7 universities offer 32 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate chemistry degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Aberdeen

2 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 39th
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WUSCA ranking: 10th
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The support from university and staff has been amazing! Teaching is outstanding and great facilities. Only downfall is Aberdeens student life and location, the campuses aren’t very close together for people who rely on public transport . I find being a driver just as hard due to lack of parking and costs. £5.75+ per day to park adds up a lot for someone who doesn’t come from a wealthy family.

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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 Strathclyde

4 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 10th
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WUSCA ranking: 7th
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The university has a great capability to translate academic research into practice, especially in life sciences area. The Institute of Biomedical Sciences has experimental cancer medicines manufacturing unit that in cooperation with Cancer Research UK is generating a great impact by introducing new innovative and personalized medicines for cancer care.

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PhD Chemistry
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MPhil Chemistry
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Heriot-Watt University

2 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 34th
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WUSCA ranking: 33th
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Hello people, Firstly, the top notch part of the university is you can be yourself completely irrespective of any religion or background you coming from. Secondly, the first day is always scary and weird but the Student service and the students their was very helpful in enrolment to all the query's. Thirdly, being a food blogger i always hog onto the best hygienic food which the university have so many options to provide. Fourthly, the beauty of the lake , surrounding is so surreal we just forget that it's a university. As you know every good side have a bad side too . Although so many people keep saying not to form racism groups but yet it's been seen. Also Their is not much interaction of all the student's in class which gets at a way worst. It would be good if you have some plays or fun interaction among the class so that everyone opens up with each other. Thank you and happy to join HWU .

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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 Glasgow

7 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 18th
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WUSCA ranking: 42th
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The student life is great, and the campus is lovely The humanities and arts do not get enough funding and it is difficult to see the university funding expensive new buildings for subjects like Business when most of our faculties are struggling and do not have the funds to adequately support their students and pay their staff. This needs to change

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Chemistry MSc
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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
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University of Dundee

6 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
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Tutors are lovely but the only thing that could be improved is the support for the English and the rest of the students who are not from Scotland. It's took me 3 years to get help for my dyslexia and that is because I have to pay for it.

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Year 1
  • International Mining Transactions and ESG Standards
  • International and Comparative Mineral Law and Policy
  • Mineral Resources Policy and Economics
  • Mineral and Petroleum Taxation
  • Risk Analysis for Energy and Mining Investment Decision Making
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Year 1
  • CP52022 - Mineral Resources Policy and Economics
  • Financial Accounting for Energy and Mining Industries (CP51048)
  • Financial and Project Analysis of Natural Resources and Energy Ventures
  • Management in Energy and Natural Resources Industries (CP51035)
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University of St Andrews

5 chemistry courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 2nd
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Student safety and community feel is very strong. Lots of history surrounding the university and the town is beautiful. To improve I would have better transport for student to move between town and the nearest cities (like Edinburgh), better nightlife for the students and more accomodation.

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Chemical Science (MSc)
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Research Awareness
  • Literature Review for MSc
  • Research Skills in Chemistry
  • Dissertation
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Catalysis (MSc)
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Research Awareness
  • Homogeneous Catalysis
  • Literature Review for MSc Catalysis
  • Natural Products, Biosynthesis and Enzyme Co-factors
  • Research Skills in Chemistry
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The University of Edinburgh

6 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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Year 1
  • Biomacromolecules PGT (CHEM11059)
  • Biophysical Chemistry (CHEM11061)
  • Chemical Medicine PGT (CHEM11069)
  • MSc Dissertation in Chemistry (CHEM11013)
  • MSc Research Methods (CHEM11012)
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