Digital and Automated Chemistry MSc
- Employer
- University of Leeds
- Location
- Leeds, West Yorkshire (GB)
- Salary
- Not applicable
- Closing date
- 1 Dec 2024
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- Sector
- Academic, Chemistry, Research
- Contract Type
- Courses / Education
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Start date - September 2025 Delivery type - On campus
Duration - 12 months full time Entry requirements - A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) Full entry requirements
English language requirements - IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
UK fees - £14,250 (Total) International fees - £33,000 (Total)
Contact - chem.msc@leeds.ac.uk
Course overview
In an era dominated by technological advancements, the relevance of digital chemistry and automation cannot be overstated. Together, digital chemistry and automation enable researchers to explore and understand complex science more efficiently than ever before. Our course emphasises the pivotal role of automation and data-driven approaches in the future of industrial chemical research, effectively preparing you for a career across a wide range of sectors such as pharmaceuticals, materials and chemical technology.
You'll learn how to collect, analyse and exploit large chemical datasets, and how these can be integrated with your chemical knowledge and machine learning approaches to solve real-world challenges. This dual focus on data generation and handling will provide you with the skills required to fully harness the potential of digital chemistry, both computationally and applied in a laboratory setting.
At Leeds, you'll be immersed in an active digital and automated chemistry research environment. You'll have the opportunity to carry out an original independent research project which aligns with your interests and career aspirations, ranging from the discovery of new drugs, materials and catalysts to the development of efficient and sustainable manufacturing processes, including predictive chemistry.
During the Digital and Automated Chemistry MSc course, you'll learn how to seamlessly integrate chemistry and advanced technologies, providing you with the knowledge and skills needed for a career within the modern chemical sciences industries. You'll also have the opportunity to develop a range of additional key transferable skills throughout the course, including problem solving, critical thinking, project planning and scientific communication.
Why study at Leeds:
- Our globally-renowned research across the School of Chemistry and School of Chemical and Process Engineering feeds into your course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking in digital and automated chemistry.
- Access specialist facilities that support your learning, including flow chemistry platforms, liquid handling robotics and state-of-the-art automated reactors developed at Leeds within the Institute of Process Research and Development.
- Put theory into practice by conducting an individual research project focused on designing new digital chemistry approaches, giving you hands-on experience in the latest technology innovations in an active research environment.
- Advance your knowledge and skills in applying digital and automated chemistry approaches to industrially-relevant challenges such as the discovery of new functional materials, development of sustainable chemical processes and predictive chemistry.
- Experience expert theoretical and practical teaching delivered by a programme team who specialise in a variety of digital and automated chemistry innovations.
Company
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- Website
- https://www.leeds.ac.uk/
- Location
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University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT
United Kingdom
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