Advanced Functional Materials and Analytical Science The University of Manchester

Overview

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science at The University of Manchester is renowned for its cutting-edge research and academic excellence. Our MSc by Research in Advanced Functional Materials and Analytical Science is structured to provide students with the opportunity to engage in innovative, multidisciplinary research that addresses complex scientific challenges.

The tuition fees for the MSc by Research in Advanced Functional Materials and Analytical Science are as follows:

• National students: £5,006 per year
• International students: £29,400 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

• You carry out an original research project tailored to advanced functional materials and analytical science under academic supervision.
• A selection of taught modules (typically 45 credits) chosen with your supervisor give depth in specialist topics and research skills.
• The research culminates in a substantial dissertation (135 credits) presenting novel scientific findings.
• Topics are aligned with multidisciplinary themes such as biomaterials, biomedical diagnostics, material characterisation, and spectroscopic/analytical methods.
• You can potentially transfer to a PhD after progressing satisfactorily in your research.

• Research & Development Roles in materials science, advanced manufacturing and analytical laboratories.
• Industry positions focusing on material characterisation, sensor/diagnostics development, formulation science and process innovation.
• Higher research degrees (PhD) or roles in academic research institutes and universities.
• Specialist scientific careers in sectors such as healthcare diagnostics, energy systems, sustainability, environmental monitoring and high-tech engineering.
• Opportunities also exist in government or regulatory science roles where advanced analytical capability is required.