Length | Start dates (semester dates) | |
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MSc by research |
1 year full-time |
January |
At York, our renowned research groups play a leading role on both the national and international stages. If your passion lies in research, our MSc Chemistry (by research) degree provides the opportunity for academic independence. You can focus on your research project but also benefit from the support of your research group and the wider Department.
Your research
The focus of your work will be an independent research project. This will take 12 months to complete when taken full-time, or 24 months when taken part-time. Our academics are working on a wide range of projects suitable for research students to join.
Assessment
You will be required to write up the results of your research project in a thesis of between 15,000 and 20,000 words which will be examined by at least two examiners. In some cases an oral examination may be requested, but this is at the discretion of the examiners.
Although there are no formal taught modules for an MSc by research, as a research student, you'll be required to complete our researcher graduate training programme.
Choosing a project
You would usually apply to work with a supervisor in your chosen area of interest, who would help you develop a research project. We also offer projects for PhD students, some of which may be appropriate for the MSc by research.