MSc (Res) in Chemistry - Energy, environmental and sustainable chemistry

University of St Andrews

The MSc by Research, or MSc (Res) degree offers the opportunity to gain key independent research skills with a focus on industrially relevant projects. There is no compulsory coursework instead, the student focuses on training through undertaking a research project. The course is designed for students and professionals who have a degree in Chemistry or a similar subject. This research-based degree will increase your proficiency in a range of advanced chemistry concepts and analytical techniques, by working in a world-leading research environment with potential to be involved with industrially relevant projects. The research will be carried out in the School of Chemistry, which hosts leading research in diverse themes, and is a key driver of Technology Transfer Activities at the Eden Campus. 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. Energy, environmental and sustainable chemistry research draws upon our expertise in core techniques such as electrochemistry, new materials, spectroscopy, structure, catalysis, computation and gas separation to tackle these challenges. Research in this theme addresses current critical global challenges relating to climate change, sustainability and environment. The group investigates new materials for energy applications, developing novel processes for the production of sustainable materials, recovery of resources and the fate of natural and pollutant chemical species in the environment. EaStCHEM’s aims in this theme range from understanding fundamental processes through to translation for industrial applications and development of devices.

Chemistry