About the course

The MSc by Research, or MSc (Res) degree, is an increasingly popular one-year Masters by research degree offered by St Andrews.The course is designed for those students and professionals who have a degree in Chemistry or a similar subject. It provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in modern chemical sciences with a major emphasis on laboratory skills and gaining high-level research experience.The research will be carried out in the laboratory of one of full-time academic staff members. You will be involved in the design, planning, implementation, analysis and write-up phases of a high-level research challenge. Through this degree, you will develop a wide range of practical and computational skills.

　　MSc (Res): a one-year research-based Masters degree. You will engage in a full-time research project and write a dissertation of up to 30,000 words. It is an excellent opportunity to spend a shorter time in a research environment either for a standalone degree or as preparation for a PhD.

　　The rational design of biological molecules and novel materials requires a fundamental understanding of precise nanoscale structure and probing the dynamics of molecular processes. Structural chemistry allows the tailored design, synthesis and characterisation of materials with novel magnetic, electronic and (photo)catalytic properties. Experimental and theoretical investigations of chemical dynamics provide insight into crystal engineering, geological processes, supramolecular self-assembly.Research in this theme utilises a range of characterisation techniques including NMR, EPR, diffraction (X-ray, electron and neutron), laser spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, surface analysis (STM, AFM, NEXAFS, XPS) complemented by state-of-the-art computational methods. These tools are capable of high spatial or temporal resolution allowing the precise characterisation of the structure of biological molecules and novel materials and the dynamics of molecular transformations and materials processing. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (January), 2024	St. Andrews
Summer (May), 2024	St. Andrews
August, 2024	St. Andrews
Semester 1 (September), 2024	St. Andrews
October, 2024	St. Andrews
Semester 2 (January), 2025	St. Andrews
Summer (May), 2025	St. Andrews
August, 2025	St. Andrews
Semester 1 (September), 2025	St. Andrews
October, 2025	St. Andrews
Semester 2 (January), 2026	St. Andrews
Summer (May), 2026	St. Andrews
August, 2026	St. Andrews
Semester 1 (September), 2026	St. Andrews
October, 2026	St. Andrews
Semester 2 (January), 2027	St. Andrews
Summer (May), 2027	St. Andrews
August, 2027	St. Andrews

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of St Andrews

Research applicants within the Faculty of Science require a good first degree with Honours at 2.1 (UK) or the overseas equivalent. IELTS- 6.5 (Academic version), TOEFL iBT-90.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　193rd / 1250

　　THE World ranking4th / 130

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