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On this course, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills you need for a career in a range of industries, including cosmetics, biomaterials, surface coatings and graphic arts. As well as learning crucial research techniques, you’ll become proficient in the theory, application and analysis of polymers, fine chemicals and colorants.
You’ll be introduced to a breadth of practical research and high-level academic skills in planning, experimentation and processes in synthesis and characterisation aspects. Optional modules will give you the chance to build up specialist knowledge in areas that align with your interests and career aspirations.
Alongside this, you’ll develop a range of key skills in problem solving, information technology and communication. On graduation, you’ll be prepared to either pursue a career in your chosen industry, or to continue your research as an academic.
This programme is highly valued by the industrial partners who contribute to the course, including the Clothworkers Company and British Coatings Federation (BCF). Tom Bowtell, CEO of the BCF, said:
"One of our key aims is to ensure that the British coatings industry remains competitive in world markets. To do this, it must continue to employ staff of the highest calibre, with the right technical skills required to continually innovate. The one-year MSc Polymers, Colorants and Fine Chemicals degree course offered by the University of Leeds provides exactly the right blend of skills that the industry needs.
"The course is unique in equipping students with advanced specialist knowledge in colour and polymer science, alongside practical planning, problem-solving and research and development skills, in a department world renowned for its research in coatings technology. It is an invaluable resource, providing the high levels of training valued by our members.”
Career Opportunities::
There is a range of employment opportunities in areas such as fine chemicals manufacture (eg colorants, cosmetics, food additives, healthcare products etc.), polymers and polymeric additives (eg high performance plastics, biopolymers, medical implants, drugs), colour applications (eg textile dyeing and printing, inks and coatings), with companies such as:
.Unilever
.Proter & Gambke
.GlaxoSmithKline
.Clariant
.Archroma
.Huntsman
.L’Oreal
.Abbott Laboratory
.AkzoNobel
.Sun Chemical
.BASF
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