Masters in Molecular Engineering
Develop the skills and knowledge to work on cross-disciplinary projects in industry and academia
Key Information
Duration: 1 year (12 months) full-time
Key dates and deadlines: classes start at the beginning of the academic year; coursework is submitted throughout the year; final deadlines mid-September.
ECTS: 90 credits
Any questions? Contact imse@imperial.ac.uk
Applications for the 2022-23 academic year are now open! You can apply here. If you have any queries about the course, you are very welcome to contact us via imse.mres@imperial.ac.uk before starting your application.
Are you interested in doing trans-disciplinary research to address grand challenges? Perhaps you are thinking about a career in industry, and would like to gain relevant experience to strengthen your CV - or maybe you would like to do a PhD in a cross-disciplinary field, or you'd like to change subject area... Then this Master's course is for you!
This MRes (Master’s in Research) programme trains science and engineering graduates through a combination of taught modules and a research project with industry. The programme will prepare you to do cutting-edge research in multi-disciplinary teams, both in academia and industry.
Molecular Engineering is a new and exciting discipline, where molecular-level science is used to design and synthesise better materials, systems and processes. This trans-disciplinary, convergent science approach is ideal for addressing societal and industrial challenges, such as innovations in medicine and helthcare, greener chemical synthesis and industrial processes, and clean energy technologies.
Scholarships
The Institute of Molecular Science and Engineering (IMSE) offers up to two scholarships per year to offer-holders for the MRes Molecular Engineering course. The scholarships are for academically excellent students, to reduce barriers to studying at on this course and to increase equality, diversity and inclusion. The value of each scholarship provides £10,000 towards tuition fees.
To be considered for this scholarship, your application for the MRes Molecular Engineering programme must be submitted by 31st March 2022.
Find out more about our scholarships here.
Webinar – introduction to the MRes in Molecular Engineering with Q&A
Dr Niall Mac Dowell (Course Director), Dr Jerry Heng (Associate Director), Dr Steph Pendlebury (IMSE Institute Manager), and students and alumni
Are you a scientist or engineer who is interested in working on cross-disciplinary challenges of relevance to industry? Watch the webinar to find out about the multidisciplinary MRes in Molecular Engineering, which includes a collaborative research project with a three month industrial placement, taught modules that systematically cover the breadth of molecular science and engineering, and bespoke professional skills training.
Watch the MRes in Molecular Engineering webinar
Course overview
This MRes provides the chance for me to gain industrial insights, and to see how my future research may have practical applications and a meaningful impact in society"
Konstantinos Zinelis
MRes alumnus
Recent progress in our understanding of molecular science now allows us to make, measure and model materials with unprecedented accuracy. This presents a great opportunity to engineer better materials and molecular systems in response to the challenges faced by society.
You will be equipped with a grounding in the science and engineering aspects of designing, making, manufacturing, modelling, characterising and measuring the performance of molecules and materials – from atomic scale to systems level. You will gain valuable experience of working on cross-disciplinary research, including a sponsored industrial placement.
This internationally unique programme has been developed by the Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering, in collaboration with our industrial partners. The student cohort typically comprises graduates from chemical engineering or chemistry degrees, as well as students with backgrounds in materials science and engineering, physics, bioengineering and other STEM subjects. The course will also appeal to those with post-degree experience who are looking to upskill in modern research methodologies and accelerated innovation strategies.
- Course details and applications
- Information about modules, teaching and assessment, and how to apply
- Student profiles - alumni and current students
- Projects and work placements
- Industrial Partners
Career Opportunities
This course will provide you the with fundamental and applied skills for a multi-disciplinary PhD or career in industry. Graduates are also well-placed to pursue other STEM-related opportunities, for example in policy, science communication, consultancy, and technology translation.
Watch: How the MRes can benefit you.
The MRes in Molecular Engineering is an innovative, one-year course designed to create a new generation of 'multilingual' scientists and engineers who can work seamlessly between traditional academic disciplines. Graduates who can work effectively within the exciting and ever-expanding field of molecular science and engineering are increasingly in-demand, to help tackle pressing problems in society.
