From sustainable manufacturing to renewable energy and advanced healthcare, polymers play a key role across many areas of life and industry. On this MSc, you’ll understand how materials behave, perform and translate into real-world applications. Through hands-on laboratory experience, research-led teaching and industry engagement, you'll build the specialist skills sought after across industry and academia. By the end of the year, you'll be equipped with the synthetic skills and technical expertise to make an impact in manufacturing, sustainability and advanced technologies or to deepen your understanding through further study.
We are planning to make some changes to our for 2027 entry. Changes are currently undergoing approval through the University's rigorous academic processes. As any changes are confirmed, they will be included on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer.
2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related subject.
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Applications for courses starting in September and October 2027 are now open.
The on-time deadline for taught postgraduate courses starting in September/October 2027 is 2 August 2027.
We will still accept late applications, however cannot guarantee that the application will be processed in time to complete the admissions process if received in September or there are a number of conditions to meet.
If applying late please include your degree certificates and transcripts, English proficiency evidence (if needed) and ensure referees can submit references promptly to allow time for CAS and visa processing (if applicable).