About the course

Focus on the topics that are most important to you and develop the practical skills you need for your career with this flexible masters course.On our Chemistry MSc, you'll have the freedom to choose from a wide-range of cutting-edge lecture modules across organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry. Current topics range from catalysis and the chemistry of light to theoretical chemistry and technologies for sustainability.

　　In the lab, our researchers will teach you advanced research skills and you’ll spend one-third of your time working on your own research project. You’ll choose a research area to focus on and you’ll be based in one of our world-class research groups, developing skills and expertise that can help you stand out in the graduate job market.

　　Your career

　　Graduates from this programme frequently find a job in industry. Some of the major employers of Sheffield chemistry graduates are consumer goods firms such as Unilever and Reckitt, where chemists make many of the products you see on supermarket shelves, and pharmaceutical companies such as AstraZeneca and GSK, where chemists develop novel medications.

　　Our graduates also synthesise the products and materials behind industrial-scale manufacturing, going onto roles at chemical companies such as Croda and Dow Chemicals.

　　This course is also a great preparation for a PhD in chemistry. Sheffield chemistry graduates have secured postgraduate research positions at many of the world's top 100 universities. 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: GB£27,500

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Sheffield
Autumn (September), 2025	Sheffield

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Sheffield

For this course, we usually ask for a 2:1 BSc honours degree in chemistry or a chemistry-related subject. We can also accept qualifications from other countries. You can find out which qualifications we accept from your country on the University's webpages for international students.

　　International English Language Testing Service (IELTS): Overall grade of 6.5 with 6.0 in each component.

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based test (IBT) - Overall score of 88 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Sheffield. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　THE World ranking20th / 130

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