Science, MSc by Research

This programme offers the opportunity to gain a qualification by following a structured course of scientific research. It represents an important route to postgraduate research and is closely linked with MPhil and PhD programmes of work currently running in the School. Students can select from a wide range of theory courses appropriate to their individual research topic across the disciplines of the chemical and life sciences.

The programme comprises taught courses (60 credits) and a research project (120 credits) and is suitable for students who want to gain a postgraduate research qualification or strengthen their practical skills.

The research project may be partially assessed by the publication of an original paper rather than a traditional thesis. The programme is designed to provide a comprehensive insight into the mechanics of research from both the literature and experimental perspectives. On successful completion of the programme, students are able to critically assess the primary research literature in depth, and appreciate the significance of the economic, environmental and social impact of research and development in a competitive industrial world. They can also design and carry out experiments to test hypotheses, and compose and present scientific information for publication purposes.

The university has an extensive network of overseas contacts, with staff based in, or regularly visiting, some 40 to 50 countries. Overseas students are able to obtain an MSc by Research by attending classes for three to four months in the UK, with a project based and supervised in their own country.

School

Science

Location

Medway Campus

Attendance

1 year full-time 2 years part-time

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have:

EITHER a BSc honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant science subject

OR substantial industrial experience and supervisory responsibility.

• Students who do not have English as their first language, must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above or an equivalent rating in another recognised language testing system. Alternatively, students can enter via the University of Greenwich International Pre-Masters' Programme.

• Applicants from other backgrounds are considered but should contact the Programme Leader via science-queries@gre.ac.uk.

Attendance

Students are assessed through coursework and a dissertation or a published original research paper.

Career options

This programme offers opportunities in the public and private sectors.

Research projects

Recent topics include:

• Analytical informatics and chemometrics
• Biomarker profiling
• Biomaterials
• Cell biology and intracellular gene delivery
• Medicinal chemistry drug-delivery systems
• Nanotechnology
• Mass Spectrometry
• Pharmaceutical materials science
• Pharmacognosy
• Biotechnology
• GIS and remote sensing
• Chemostratigraphy and inorganic forensic fingerprinting
• Geography - sustainable development
• Landscape ecology non-aqueous phase liquid contamination of aquifers
• Palaeoenvironmental analysis
• Solar energy conversion and hydrogen production

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

Find out more about our fees and the support available to you at our:

• Postgraduate finance pages
• International students' finance pages