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Cardiff University: Chemistry
| Institution | Cardiff University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Chemistry View department profile |
| Web | www.cardiff.ac.uk/chemistry |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Summary
This versatile course is excellent grounding for a career in research, with our graduates in high demand from the chemical science industries in the UK and internationally.
From biofuels and clean water to developing new pharmaceuticals, chemistry is vital for tackling the greatest challenges facing society. Based around a set of core modules, our MSc in Chemistry also offers a broad variety of optional modules in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, helping you to focus on your areas of interest.
You will explore topics including biological chemistry, medicinal chemistry and catalysis, taught by leading researchers. Your final semester includes a lab-based original research project with access to a range of superb facilities, including our state-of-the-art Catalysis Institute based in the multi-million-pound Translational Research Hub.
Although this course is designed to help you achieve your potential as a researcher, the problem-solving and multidisciplinary skills you'll develop are applicable to a wide range of careers from education to finance and more.
Accreditations Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information on entry requirements please see our website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/chemistry-msc |
| Location | Main Site - Cardiff Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Summary
This versatile course is excellent grounding for a career in research, with our graduates in high demand from the chemical science industries in the UK and internationally.
From biofuels and clean water to developing new pharmaceuticals, chemistry is vital for tackling the greatest challenges facing society. Based around a set of core modules, our MSc in Chemistry also offers a broad variety of optional modules in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, helping you to focus on your areas of interest.
You will explore topics including biological chemistry, medicinal chemistry and catalysis, taught by leading researchers. Your final semester includes a lab-based original research project with access to a range of superb facilities, including our state-of-the-art Catalysis Institute based in the multi-million-pound Translational Research Hub.
Although this course is designed to help you achieve your potential as a researcher, the problem-solving and multidisciplinary skills you'll develop are applicable to a wide range of careers from education to finance and more.
Accreditations Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information on entry requirements please see our website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/chemistry-msc |
| Location | Main Site - Cardiff Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
About us
From biofuels and clean water to developing new pharmaceuticals, chemistry is vital for tackling society’s most urgent challenges. At Cardiff University’s School of Chemistry, sustainability is high on our agenda, reflected by our landmark research into catalysis for a greener future.
In 2025, our researchers received five Royal Society of Chemistry prizes and awards as well as an award from the European Crystallographic Society, highlighting groundbreaking contributions from Cardiff chemists in areas ranging from green chemistry and catalysis to photocrystallography and science communication.
In the REF 2021 research assessment exercise we were ranked 12th in …
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