Postgraduate study in Green Chemical Science
What can you study in Green Chemical Science?
Postgraduate study in Green Chemical Science aims to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to make important contributions to scientific research in this field.
You will learn about the minimisation of damage to human health and the environment from toxic chemicals, climate change and global warming, and the use of greener alternatives, including green production strategies and low-carbon technologies.
Areas of research interests open to exploration include:
- The use of renewable feedstocks
- Sustainable chemical synthesis
- Reducing and reusing food waste
- Remediation of pollutants
- Renewable energy production and storage
Structuring your postgraduate programme in Green Chemical Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (BSc(Hons)) in Green Chemical Science
30 points from:
- CHEM 710 Advanced Physical Chemistry
- CHEM 720 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM 730 Modern Methods for the Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules
- CHEM 735 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
- CHEM 738 Biomolecular Chemistry
- CHEM 740 Current Topics in Analytical Chemistry
- CHEM 750 A & B Advanced Topics in Chemistry 1
- CHEM 751 A & B Advanced Topics in Chemistry 2
- CHEM 780 Advanced Materials Chemistry
30 points from:
- CHEM 760 Advanced Green Chemistry
- ENVSCI 714 Water Quality Science
60 points from:
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Green Chemical Science
90 points from:
- CHEM 691
- CHEM 710 Advanced Physical Chemistry
- CHEM 720 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM 730 Modern Methods for the Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules
- CHEM 735 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
- CHEM 738 Biomolecular Chemistry
- CHEM 740 Current Topics in Analytical Chemistry
- CHEM 750 A & B or CHEM 750 Advanced Topics in Chemistry 1
- CHEM 751 A & B Advanced Topics in Chemistry 2
- CHEM 780 Advanced Materials Chemistry
- CHEM 795 Research Methods in Chemistry
30 points from:
- CHEM 760 Advanced Green Chemistry
- ENVSCI 714 Water Quality Science
Master of Science (MSc) in Green Chemical Science 120-point (one-year-) research masters
120 points:
Master of Science (MSc) in Green Chemical Science 240-point (two-year) research masters
75 points from:
- CHEM 710 Advanced Physical Chemistry
- CHEM 720 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM 730 Modern Methods for the Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules
- CHEM 735 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
- CHEM 738 Biomolecular Chemistry
- CHEM 740 Current Topics in Analytical Chemistry
- CHEM 750 A & B Advanced Topics in Chemistry 1
- CHEM 751 A & B Advanced Topics in Chemistry 2
- CHEM 780 Advanced Materials Chemistry
45 points:
- CHEM 760 Advanced Green Chemistry
- CHEM 795 Research Methods in Chemistry
- ENVSCI 714 Water Quality Science
120 points:
Courses
Explore the postgraduate courses you can take for a Green Chemical Science specialisation:
Where can postgraduate study in Green Chemical Science take you?
You will be in a great position to help solve real-life problems of significance to human health and the environment.
Jobs related to Green Chemical Science
- Biochemist
- Chemist
- Chemistry technician
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental scientist
- Research chemist
- Scientific adviser
Help and advice
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To find a supervisor to work with you on your research project please see Postgraduate Research Topics.