Durham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Chemistry by Research- Sustainable Chemistry and Catalysis in Durham United Kingdom | Durham University
Durham University
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Durham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
29,750
(c. USD39,809.96)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Sustainable Chemistry offers foundational technologies and solutions that support the ethical manufacturing and application of chemicals essential to modern life. These innovations play a pivotal role in meeting critical global Net Zero objectives to address climate change effectively. Investigations in sustainable chemistry are indispensable for realizing the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting the importance of optimizing natural resources, eliminating waste and dangerous chemicals in production processes, encouraging reuse and recycling (circular systems), and protecting and improving ecosystems.
Catalysis serves as a fundamental mechanism for achieving these sustainability objectives. It is instrumental in accelerating the shift from finite fossil fuels to renewable resources for energy production and the creation of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and materials. Catalysis facilitates efficient chemical manufacturing with minimal energy input, maximum material utilization, and reduced byproducts. Additionally, catalysis research is vital for advancing environmental safeguards, including pollution reduction technologies and sustainable energy solutions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
you’ll usually need at least a 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent. Your research proposal is an integral part of your application. You should make contact with the department where you are interested in studying to discuss your research proposal with them. Depending on the department, they may then nominate potential supervisors, who will help you to develop your research proposal before you make an application. These include: 
Transcripts of your qualifications‚ÄØ‚ÄØ
English language test certificates if taken
Personal statement (if not written directly into‚ÄØthe portal)‚ÄØ
Two satisfactory references (unless you wish to supply referee details so we can contact them for you)‚ÄØ
Scholarship documentation (if applicable)‚ÄØ
Research proposal Ielts - 6.5 with no component under 6.0 , TOEFL iBT - 92 with no component under 23
Tuition
GBP
29,750