Duration and mode of study

One year full-time, or two years part-time.

Start Dates

September each year.

Entry requirements

Normally at least a lower second class honours degree or equivalent in Chemistry or a related discipline. Overseas applicants will, in addition, be required to satisfy an English Language requirement.

Fees

2012/2013

Home/EU: £4,795
International: £14,645

Course aims

The course accommodates the breadth of modern Physical Chemistry by providing individually tailored taught programmes in advanced Physical Chemistry topics (Electrochemistry, Atmospheric Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Nanoscience, Analytical Chemistry). The course seeks to meet the demands of graduating chemists who wish to further their training in Physical Chemistry research or who wish to use this qualification as a route into a PhD programme. The course is designed to provide in-depth training and expertise in Physical Chemistry.

Course modules

• Nanoscience
• Earth System Science
• Physical Chemistry Methods
• Research methodology
• Research project

Teaching and assessment methods

Teaching is through a combination of lectures, workshops, independent work, group and team work, supervised study and directed reading. Assessment is through written exams, marked assignments, assessed problems, oral examination (viva voce), oral presentations and written project reports.

Contact

Professor E Hope 
T: 0116 252 2100
F: 0116 252 3789
pgchem@le.ac.uk
www.le.ac.uk/chemistry/