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Master of Science by Research - Chemistry

The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh campus — Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 35,300
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Pursuing a research degree at the School of Chemistry could be one of the best experiences of the students' life. In addition to gaining research skills, making friends, meeting eminent researchers and being part of the research community, a research degree will help students to develop invaluable transferable skills which they can apply to academic life or a variety of professions outside of academia. This is a broad area, with particular strengths in the areas of protein structure and function, mechanistic enzymology, proteomics, peptide and protein synthesis, protein folding, recombinant and synthetic DNA methodology, biologically targeted synthesis and the application of high throughput and combinatorial approaches. University of Edinburgh also focuses on biophysical chemistry, the development and application of physicochemical techniques to biological systems. This includes mass spectrometry, advanced spectroscopy and microscopy, as applied to proteins, enzymes, DNA, membranes and biosensors. This is the fundamental study of molecular properties and processes. Areas of expertise include probing molecular structure in the gas phase, clusters and nanoparticles, the development and application of physicochemical techniques such as mass spectoscropy to molecular systems and the EaStCHEM surface science group, who study complex molecules on surfaces, probing the structure property-relationships employed in heterogeneous catalysis. A major feature is in Silico Scotland, a world-class research computing facility. This research area encompasses the synthesis and characterization of organic and inorganic compounds, including those with application in homogeneous catalysis, nanotechnology, coordination chemistry, ligand design and supramolecular chemistry, asymmetric catalysis, heterocyclic chemistry and the development of synthetic methods and strategies leading to the synthesis of biologically important molecules (including drug discovery). The development of innovative synthetic and characterization methodologies (particularly in structural chemistry) is a key feature, and the university specializes in structural chemistry at extremely high pressures.
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 35,300
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Edinburgh campus

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Old College, South Bridge

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
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About the Institution

Founded by the city of Edinburgh in 1583, the University of Edinburgh was the first true civic university in the UK and one of the four ancient universities of Scotland. Join some of the best students from around the globe at one of the world's top universities. Students will invest in an education that will help them build a successful future. Join the University of Edinburgh's 13,000-strong international student community. The University of Edinburgh's flexible programmes, world-class facilities and award-winning support services combine to ensure students' university experience is exception...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.