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MSc Chemical Sustainability

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    MSc 1 year full-time

Course Description

Taught at UCL East, this programme combines multidisciplinary teaching with sustainable  and green chemistry research, preparing students for a range of careers within industry, public sector, and academia.

The programme is part of UCL East’s Manufacturing Futures Lab (MFL), an innovative facility and multidisciplinary research hub to underpin the end-to-end production of new products, such as fine chemicals, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and new materials, in ways that are smarter, faster, environmentally friendly and, overall, more sustainable. The MFL will provide a unique space where the students of this programme can learn and work alongside researchers in green and sustainable chemistry, biochemical, chemical and mechanical engineering as well as industry professionals to develop novel chemicals and pharmaceutical products manufactured via sustainable approaches, impacting a range of sectors.

The programme provides an outstanding multidisciplinary training in chemical and biological molecular assembly using methods that have low-environmental impact, use innovative sustainable resources and are energy efficient.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Student Destinations

Graduates will be equipped for varied employment in industry (pharmaceutical, chemical, manufacturing) and the public sector: chemical sustainability knowledge has a broad range of applications in many sectors, ranging from chemical production to the recycling industries and public policy development.

Employability

This programme is designed to provide first-hand experience of research at the cutting-edge of chemical sustainability and is particularly suitable for those wishing to embark on a career within academia or the chemical production and waste industries

Examples of future employment may include: research chemists and biotechnologists working on the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly routes for the molecular assembly of drugs, materials, biofuels and bio-based products; recycling experts with expertise in recycling strategies; sustainability policy – with chemical expertise to contribute strategies; Chemistry teaching; Chemistry analyst across the chemical production and waste industries.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  •  Masters Literature Project
  •  Transferable Skills for Scientists
  •  Topics in Modern Chemistry
  •  Chemical Sustainability Research Skills
  •  Advanced Research Project: Chemical Sustainability
  •  Core Concepts in Chemical Sustainability

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change.

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