MSc in Catalysis

The MSc in Catalysis is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Chemistry. It is designed for those students and professionals who have a degree in Chemistry or an allied subject, to equip them with a range of analytical, critical, and communication skills.The course provides students with specialised advanced knowledge and skills in modern catalysis with the ability to undertake a significant research project for their dissertation. The course aims to introduce awareness of the role catalysis plays in improving sustainability and solving environmental issues in chemical manufacture. Provides you with an understanding of the science of catalysis in the context of its impacts on industry and academia.You will gain knowledge in all major branches of catalysis, including homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, organocatalysis, biocatalysis, asymmetric catalysis and ligand design.Skills acquired in the taught element will be applied in a short, intensive research project. This research-led teaching component is aligned with the interests of the School's world-leading research groups.St Andrews has extensive expertise in catalysis research, this has been recognised by the award of the EPSRC Centre of Doctoral Training in Critical Resource Catalysis.
One year full time

A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in chemistry or a closely related subject area. If you studied your first degree outside the UK,
Application requirements
CV or r'sum. This should include your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date.
two original signed academicreferences
academic transcripts and degree certificates
letter of intent (optional)

IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score 6.5, with 6.0. minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
TOEFL iBT - 79 Minimum overall score, with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writing-21, Speaking-18).