This course will prepare you for a range of research careers in universities, government agencies and science companies all over the world.
Take your science career to the next level with our Master’s degree in Advanced Chemistry. This broad and flexible course can be tailored to fit your interests and career aspirations, helping you develop the skills you need to follow your chosen career. There is a large selection of optional modules available in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry for you to choose from, so you can focus on the topics that are interesting and important to you. You will also complete a major research project in an active research environment, where you will develop the crucial practical and professional skills that graduate employers are looking for.
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Core modules
Research Project
Colloquium
Key Skills for Postgraduate Chemists
Optional modules
Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry
Biocatalysis I: Modern Approaches to Biocatalysts
Catalyst Design Study
Catalyst Design Study
Catalyst Design Study
Preparation and Evaluation of Heterogeneous Catalysts
Mechanism and Ligand Design in Homogeneous Catalysis
Biocatalysis II: Industrial Applications of Biocatalysis
Practical Catalytic Chemistry
Bioinorganic Chemistry
Asymmetric Synthesis of Pharmaceuticals and Natural Products
Advanced Techniques in Organic and Biological Chemistry
Advanced Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: Principles and Applications
Practical Chemical Biology
Analytical and Structural Techniques in Chemical Biology
Bio-imaging Applications of Coordination Chemistry
Industrial Catalysis
Advanced Materials
Molecular Modelling
Molecular Modelling for Postgraduate Chemists
Engineering Biosynthesis
Applications of Advanced Spectroscopic Methods
Catalytic Materials for Green Chemistry
Drug Discovery Chemistry
Techniques in Drug Discovery
Drug Targets
Drug Development from Laboratory to Clinic
Trends in Drug Discovery
Practical Medicinal Chemistry
Planet Earth
Our graduates are in high demand across many industries and enjoy a broad range of flexible and dynamic career options.
In the past graduates have gone on to pursue careers in the chemical, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries, as well as in regulatory affairs, health and safety, intellectual property and patents. Another popular career path is a research-related role within public and private research institutions, academic institutions, or consulting services.
You might meet our graduates working for companies including Johnson Matthey, Thales, Hexion, BAE Systems in the UK, as well as international companies such as Haldor Topsøe, Denmark and the National Science and Technology Development Agency in Thailand.
This course is particularly suitable for those wishing to pursue further study at PhD level at Cardiff University and other top universities.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
