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PostgraduateMSc

Catalysis

University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£31,450Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the MSc Catalysis at University of St Andrews. Based in St Andrews, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MSc in Catalysis provides students with specialised advanced knowledge and skills in modern catalysis. It includes a research project leading to a dissertation. The course details the role catalysis plays in improving sustainability and solving environmental issues in chemical manufacture. Home/uk fees are £12,630 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Catalytic Mechanisms
Heterogeneous Catalysis and Applications
Homogeneous Catalysis and Ligand Design
Catalytic Process Development and Scale-up
Green Chemistry and Sustainable Catalysis
Advanced Characterisation Techniques
Research Methods and Data Analysis
MSc Catalysis Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in chemistry or a closely related subject area. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements. Application requirements CV or résumé. This should include your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date. completed Research Skills Section (Word) one original signed academic reference academic transcripts and degree certificates that confirm your current or final marks. If

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,450

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£31,450

Home Student Fee

£12,630

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of St Andrews

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£32,000£35,000
3 years£25,500£32,000£38,000
5 years£31,000£39,500£54,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

59%Working
20%Studying
13%Work & Study
1%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of St Andrews

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