Graduates from this course apply their polymer chemistry expertise in many different industries – from oils, paints and coatings, to food, cleaning agents and cosmetics, to medical, agricultural and aerospace technologies.
This course is also great preparation for a PhD and a career in chemistry research. It’s led by the experts behind the Polymer Centre – the UK’s largest polymer research network within a single institution, made up of 48 research groups at the University of Sheffield, which has fostered many collaborations with businesses.
Entry requirements
A good honours degree or relevant experience in chemistry, chemical physics, chemical engineering, materials or a related subject.
Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.