Study Postgraduate Chemistry at Birmingham

Our postgraduate programmes will educate you in sustainability and advanced aspects of sustainable chemistry, providing you with the skills and knowledge required to develop a career in an increasingly sustainability-focused chemical sector.

Why Postgraduate Chemistry at Birmingham?

  • Our sustainable chemistry modules will teach you about the advanced areas of chemistry at the cutting-edge of sustainability research.
  • You will learn how to develop new materials for energy storage and conversion, new approaches to the production and recycling of plastics, and greener, more sustainable methods for chemical synthesis.
  • Teaching is led by our world-leading researchers in sustainable chemistry, and, during the research project, students work within research groups on an original piece of research.
  • New for 2025: Our new MSc Sustainable Materials programme allows you to develop the skills needed to design advanced sustainable materials and prepare for roles in industries working to reduce environmental impact and forge a more sustainable future.
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