Masters courses in chemistry

With our students, we're working on major scientific challenges such as antimicrobial resistance and environmental sustainability, and developing new technological solutions for industry and healthcare.

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These courses are designed to give you the skills, expertise and experience for your chosen career. Graduates go into technical, scientific and research roles in a range of industries – chemical, petrochemical, biopharmaceutical, plastics – or they use their specialist knowledge in areas such as consultancy and publishing. Our courses are also great preparation for a PhD.

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Interested in postgraduate taught study? Register your interest in studying at Sheffield or attend an event throughout the year to find out what makes studying at here special.

Chemistry MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Explore the topics at the cutting edge of chemistry that are most important to you, and develop the practical skills needed for a career in chemistry.

Drug Discovery Science MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Find out how scientists discover chemical candidates for new pharmaceuticals. You'll learn how to meet the pharmaceutical industry’s increasing demands for drugs that can treat illnesses safely and more effectively, overcome antibiotic resistance, and be produced at a lower financial and environmental cost.

In partnership with the School of Journalism, Media and Communication

Science Communication MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Science can change the world - but only if people understand it. Taught by experts across science and journalism, we’ll train you to use key media technology to effectively communicate science to – and for – the public, the media, business, and beyond.

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International postgraduate taught scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.

International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship 2025