Chemistry masters profiles

Meet current students and recent graduates from our masters courses in chemistry as they share their experiences of studying at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and what they went on to do after their degree.

Student Kavya enjoying a snowy walk

I am grateful for the impeccable support from my supervisor and Chemistry

Kavya Gopakumar MSc Drug Discovery Science

Kavya decided to study MSc Drug Discovery at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ because she wanted to specialise in medicinal chemistry and pursue a career in this field.

Photo of current MSc student Belva outside a university building

Studying at University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has been a transformative experience

Belva Clearesta MSc Drug Discovery Science

MSc Drug Discovery student, Belva Clearesta, moved to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ from Indonesia. She chose ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ based on the programme, the school and the balance between vibrant city life and nature that ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ offers.

Zeyu Lin

The support of the teaching staff has enabled me to succeed

Zeyu Lin Chemistry BSc; Drug Discovery Science MSc

Zeyu Lin did his undergraduate degree in chemistry at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, then started on our Drug Discovery Science MSc to train for a role in the pharmaceutical industry.

Zheyuan Chang

I chose to study at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ because of its modern laboratories and state-of-the-art experimental facilities

Zheyuan Chang Chemistry MSc

Zheyuan enjoyed the multicultural experience of studying ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.

Hanqing Zhou

I strengthened my basic knowledge of chemistry and learned more about the areas I am interested in

Hanqing Zhou Chemistry MSc

Hanqing came to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and found a city that is well suited to Chinese students, and course that helped her develop her practical skills in chemistry.

Three students sat at a table looking at a shared laptop screen

International postgraduate taught scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.

International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship 2025