Chemistry with Scientific Writing (Taught)

Communicating science is a challenging topic, but the Chemistry with Scientific Writing MSc course has been expertly designed to build on your subject knowledge of Chemistry. This course will provide you with a strong grasp on scientific writing and how to apply it. Warwick is highly ranked within UK league tables, and is 67th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). This course has been designed for those looking to undertake further study or a career in communicating science.

Course overview
This MSc will help you to build your subject knowledge of Chemistry while also enhancing your ability to communicate science, with a focus on writing for scientific publications or communication in the media.

You will gain a Master’s-level education in technical chemistry modules and develop key research skills by completing a project in one of our world-class research groups, using state-of-the-art synthesis and equipment.

By the end of the course, you will possess advanced chemical knowledge alongside the ability to effectively communicate often complex scientific concepts to others, preparing you for a career in research, scientific writing, science education or science communication.

You can find out more about the Department of Chemistry by joining our webinar.

Professor Martin Wills is the head of the MSc in Chemistry with Scientific Writing. Please contact chem-pgt@warwick.ac.uk with any specific Department of Chemistry questions, where our staff are available to discuss any queries.

This information is applicable for 2026 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.