MSc Advanced Organic Chemistry
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Description
Organic
chemistry underpins research and development in many areas of the
chemical industry where the demands of contemporary research are
such that advanced training beyond honours degree level is becoming
increasingly necessary.
There has been a long tradition of postgraduate lecture courses in
the School of Chemistry. This taught MSc Advanced Organic Chemistry
builds on such expertise and aims to provide an in-depth
understanding of industrially relevant applications of the
subject.
The course is designed for both chemistry graduates and those with
degrees in combined sciences which include a chemistry component,
and aims to enhance their broad understanding of chemistry and
perfect the…
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Organic chemistry underpins research and development in
many areas of the chemical industry where the demands of
contemporary research are such that advanced training beyond
honours degree level is becoming increasingly
necessary.
There has been a long tradition of postgraduate lecture courses in
the School of Chemistry. This taught MSc Advanced Organic Chemistry
builds on such expertise and aims to provide an in-depth
understanding of industrially relevant applications of the
subject.
The course is designed for both chemistry graduates and those with
degrees in combined sciences which include a chemistry component,
and aims to enhance their broad understanding of chemistry and
perfect their skills in underlying aspects of organic chemistry
(organic reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, and synthetic
strategy).
You can expect to reach the frontiers of knowledge in key aspects
of this subject through a series of specialised advanced lecture
courses, problem solving classes, advanced laboratory exercises and
a part-year laboratory research project.
The course is 45 weeks long. Typically you will take nine tested
general- and advanced-level lecture courses and three or four
problem-solving classes. Recent topics have included synthesis,
asymmetric target oriented synthesis, spectroscopy, organometallic
chemistry, stereochemistry, medicinal chemistry, organometallics,
oxidation and reduction, and natural products. These courses are
specifically selected to enhance your training on techniques and
subjects needed by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, speciality and
fine organic chemicals industries.
The laboratory component of the course runs throughout the working
year. It starts with an eight-week programme of advanced laboratory
exercises and experiments designed to provide a realistic training
in experimental chemistry by building on basic preparative skills.
This is followed by a research project, which will be assessed
through a written dissertation and oral examination.
Recent Dissertation Titles:
- Gold catalysed syntheses of complex heterocylic systems.
- Enzymes in Synthesis.
- Extending the utility of palladium in cross-coupling reactions.
“This intensive course has evolved over many successful years to keep up with the changing demands of modern research. Graduates have a superb record of achievement, securing a wide range of industrial and academic positions.”
Course Organiser:Prof Andy Cammidge
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We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:
- IELTS: 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in all components)
- TOEFL: Internet-based score of 88 (minimum 18 in listening, 21 speaking, 19 writing and 20 reading)
- PTE (Pearson): 62 (minimum 55 in all components)
Test dates should be within two years of the course start
date.
Other tests such as TOEIC and the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced
English are also accepted by the university. Please check with the
Admissions Office for further details including the scores or
grades required.
INTO UEA and INTO UEA London run pre-sessional courses which can be
taken prior to the start of your course. For further information
and to see if you qualify please contact
intopre-sessional@uea.ac.uk (INTO UEA Norwich) or
pseuealondon@into.uk.com (INTO UEA London).
- 100% of research activity classified as internationally leading, excellent or recognised in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.
- The School has recently undergone a £9 million redevelopment programme involving upgrading laboratories and installing new equipment.
- Research opportunities exist in all core areas, from theoretical chemistry to natural product biosynthesis, and energy materials to protein biochemistry.
- A close relationship with other UEA science Schools and the Institutes of the Norwich Research Park (NRP) provides research opportunities in food and plant related science, health, chemical and structural biology, bioanalysis and biotechnology.
Our Open Days will give you the opportunity to experience the University of East Anglia's unique campus atmosphere.
Fees and Funding Tuition Fees 2013/14- UK/EU £7,500
- International £17,900
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