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University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
Advanced Organic Chemistry (Taught)
- MSc
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- September 2025
- Postgraduate
- University of East Anglia
- Awarded by:
- University of East Anglia
Course summary
Overview
Train to be at the forefront of organic chemistry. Underpinning research and development in many areas of the chemical industry, organic chemistry couldn’t be more important. In fact, it’s the central discipline that drives innovation across many diverse areas of the science and technology industry - from forensics to food, pharmaceuticals to energy.
Advanced level training is becoming increasingly important in this field. On our MSc Advanced Organic Chemistry degree, you’ll broaden your organic chemistry knowledge and study subjects such as stereochemistry, catalysis, organometallics, and spectroscopy.
Whether you’re a chemistry graduate who wants to specialise, or you have a degree in combined science with a chemistry component, our dynamic MSc course is designed to take your knowledge to the next level. Building on your undergraduate training in chemistry, this MSc allows you to develop advanced knowledge in important modern aspects of organic chemistry. This high-level training is sought after by employers in the chemical industry and academic institutions working on fundamental research.
You can expect to reach the frontiers of knowledge in organic chemistry, including organic reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, and synthetic strategy. You’ll learn through advanced lectures, seminars, and laboratory classes - which are specifically relevant to the needs of the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, specialty, and fine organic chemicals industries.
You’ll also complete an in-depth laboratory research project, which allows you to work closely with our pioneering, award-winning academics. Through this, you’ll showcase your skills and learning - as well as bring new original thought and research to bear on your topic. You’ll graduate with high-level specialised skills and knowledge in organic chemistry, ready to embark on a rewarding career in the industry or progress to PhD-level study. .
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Entry requirements
Degree classification: Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent
Degree subject: Chemistry or a related joint discipline (depending on content)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with minimum 6.0 in Writing & Speaking and 5.5 in Listening & Reading |
English Foreign Language:
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date.
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
Sponsorship information
UEA offers a limited number of international scholarships of up to 50 per cent of the value of tuition fees; these awards are based on academic merit.
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