Course Summary
The Master of Science in Chemistry Research is a one-year research programme, designed to provide internationally recognised training in chemistry for graduates to the highest level of professional and scientific standards. The aim of the MSc is to produce high-calibre graduates who can independently tackle problems in chemistry and closely related areas.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
First Class or 2.1 Honours degree in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biopharmaceutical Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry at Level 8. Students with a 2.2 honours degree may be admitted after interview. Graduates with BSc honours degrees from other cognate areas may be admitted based on the amount of chemistry taken through their primary BSc programme.
Application Details
CLOSING DATE: Not applicable.
1MCB1, full-time; 1MCB2, part-time.
How To Apply
Applications to most postgraduate programmes at University of Galway are made online via www.universityofgalway.ie/apply The application system will be open from 1 October 2022 to accept applications for entry to the 2023–24 academic year. Applications are submitted via an online form, and a step-by-step guide will assist you through the process.
An application fee will be required, and this is non-refundable. You will require an active email
account to use the system.
Application Fee
An application fee of €35 is payable upon making an application and is non-refundable. Upon completing an application for a course, applicants are provided with a discount code to apply for a second course at no extra charge. Therefore the €35 fee will facilitate up to two course applications.
Supporting Documents
When making an online application, most programmes require additional documentation to supplement your application, such as an essay, samples of work, a CV, etc. To see what supporting documents, if any, may be required for your programme, please visit: www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad-admissions
After submitting an application you must then upload the supporting documents.
Your application will not be put forward for review until all the supporting documents have been uploaded and your application status (on your online account) changes to ‘Marked Complete’.
Other Application Routes
A small number of courses have an alternative application system. These alternate routes will be clearly listed on the relevant programme page in this prospectus and in the online course listing at www.universityofgalway.ie/courses
When Should I Apply?
Applications are open for entry in 2023 on 1 October 2022. Please note that NUI Galway does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Course quotas will be reviewed at specified times during the application cycle. As many courses fill up quickly, you are advised to apply early. Programmes which reach their quota before these review dates will not accept new applications. You are advised therefore to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Offers will be issued on a continuous basis, with the exception of applications for some programmes which are reviewed after the specified closing date. NUI Galway aims to review applications within ten working days of receiving a complete application, however application reviews for some programmes may take longer. Upon review of the application, applicants will receive an update on the decision (normally within three weeks of submitting an application). Candidates who do not have their final degree marks available may be made a conditional (provisional) offer. Applications will continue to be reviewed in the summer months if there are still programme places available.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Graduates will develop professionally relevant skills to successfully open up new career opportunities in either industry or academia. In this regard, the School of Chemistry is proud of the employment record of its postgraduates. Among the recent PhD and MSc postgraduates, 45% took up employment in industry (mainly in the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors), 31% have entered a PhD or postdoctoral research programme and 14% are currently employed in the public sector (e.g., teaching, government laboratories, research facilities).