
Course Overview
Offered by University of Warwick, the MSc Polymer Chemistry provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Coventry, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Warwick's Department of Chemistry has designed this MSc for students to explore the real-world application of polymers in state-of-the-art research laboratories. Polymer Chemistry will immerse you in a research-led environment, where you can learn about the synthesis and characterisation of polymers. Warwick is highly ranked within UK league tables, and is 67th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£31,670
per year
Home Student Fee
£13,040
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Warwick
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £32,500 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £26,500 | £32,000 | £41,000 |
| 5 years | £32,000 | £39,500 | £56,000 |
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
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