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The University of Edinburgh: Materials Chemistry
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Chemistry |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Materials Chemistry has emerged as an important sub-discipline within Chemistry. It cuts across 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:
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microelectronics
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polymer science
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catalysis
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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.
The degree consists of courses such as:
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Concepts of Materials Chemistry
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Advanced Materials Chemistry
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Optional Courses in Chemistry
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Advanced Analytical and Characterisation Methods
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Laboratory Techniques and Research Techniques
These are studied concurrently with a predominantly practical based course offering an introduction to laboratory techniques and research methods pertinent to materials chemistry.
Students then proceed to a period of full-time research project work leading to the submission of their Master's dissertation.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await.
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 22nd in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
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