About the course

Materials Chemistry has emerged as an important sub-discipline within Chemistry. It cross-cuts the traditional organic/inorganic/physical boundaries of Chemistry and overlaps many disciplines from Engineering to the Biosciences.

　　Materials chemists now have a leading role in areas such as:

　　microelectronics

　　polymer science

　　catalysis

　　nanotechnology

　　They also make an important contribution to areas of more traditional chemistry such as the pharmaceutical sector.

　　Here, understanding the 'physical properties' of intermediates and products is now recognised as essential in optimising the synthesis and properties of pharmaceutically active ingredients in medicines. 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 1 (September), 2024	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Edinburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Edinburgh

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in chemistry or a ly related discipline with a strong chemistry component e.g. chemical engineering or materials science.

　　We may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with relevant work experience and supportive references.

　　Applicants should have a strong chemistry background with at least three continuous years of chemistry subjects throughout their degree. We may accept fewer chemistry courses if applicants have a strong science background e.g. mathematics/physics.

　　Applicants should also have completed a minimum of first year university level mathematics, e.g. calculus or linear algebra.

　　IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component

　　TOEFL-iBT: total 92 with at least 20 in each section

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

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　　THE World ranking12th / 130

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