IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
On this masters degree course, you will develop the knowledge and skills you need for a career in a range of industries, including cosmetics, biomaterials, surface coatings and graphic arts. As well as learning crucial research techniques, you’ll become proficient in the theory, application and analysis of polymers, fine chemicals and colorants.
You will be introduced to a breadth of practical research and high-level academic skills in planning, experimentation and processes in synthesis and characterisation aspects. Optional modules will give you the chance to build up specialist knowledge in areas that align with your interests and career aspirations.
Alongside this, you will develop a range of key skills in problem solving, information technology and communication. On graduation, you’ll be prepared to either pursue a career in your chosen industry, or to continue your research as an academic.
This programme is highly valued by the industrial partners who contribute to the course, including the Clothworkers Company and British Coatings Federation (BCF). Tom Bowtell, CEO of the BCF, said:
“One of our key aims is to ensure that the British coatings industry remains competitive in world markets. To do this, it must continue to employ staff of the highest calibre, with the right technical skills required to continually innovate. The one-year MSc Polymers, Colorants and Fine Chemicals degree course offered by the University of Leeds provides exactly the right blend of skills that the industry needs.
The course is unique in equipping students with advanced specialist knowledge in colour and polymer science, alongside practical planning, problem-solving and research and development skills, in a department world renowned for its research in coatings technology. It is an invaluable resource, providing the high levels of training valued by our members.”
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Year 1
Compulsory modules
Extended Research Project for Chemistry-based MSc courses80 credits
Advanced Colour Science15 credits
Synthesis and Application of Polymers15 credits
Colour Application Technology30 credits
Practical Skills and Instrumental Analysis20 credits
Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)
Metals and Alloys15 credits
Ceramics, Polymers and Composites15 credits
Foundations of Chemistry Coursework (10 credits)10 credits
Advanced Topics in Chemistry (10 Credits)10 credits
Physical Aspects of Food10 credits
Colloid and Dairy Science10 credits
Food Quality Assurance and Control10 credits
There is a range of employment opportunities in areas such as fine chemicals manufacture (e.g. colorants, cosmetics, food additives, healthcare products etc.), polymers and polymeric additives (e.g. high performance plastics, biopolymers, medical implants, drugs), colour applications (e.g. textile dyeing and printing, inks and coatings), with companies such as:
Unilever
Procter & Gamble
GlaxoSmithKline
Clariant
Archroma
Huntsman
L’Oreal
Abbott Laboratory
AkzoNobel
Sun Chemical
BASF
There are also opportunities to continue on to PhD study with many projects supported by industrial partners.
Careers support
Colour Science, in conjunction with The Printing Charity, also offers career training days to students interested in furthering their career in graphic arts industries.
We encourage you to prepare for your career from day one. That’s one of the reasons Leeds graduates are so sought after by employers.
The Careers Centre and staff in your faculty provide a range of help and advice to help you plan your career and make well-informed decisions along the way, even after you graduate.
300 GBP/year
