Sustainable Materials and the Environment MRes

Program Overview

The University College Cork's MRes in Sustainable Materials and the Environment is a research-intensive program designed for students interested in the field. The 12-month program includes a research project alongside modules on sustainable materials, environmental chemistry, and transferable skills. The degree prepares graduates for careers in the sustainable materials and environment sector, as well as for PhD positions or further funding. The program emphasizes the connection between research and leadership through its "Connected University" vision.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Research (MRes) degree in Sustainable Materials and the Environment is designed for highly motivated students interested in research in this area. The program allows students to pursue a research project under the direction of internationally recognized researchers in the School of Chemistry Environmental Research Institute, or Tyndall National Institute at University College Cork. The MRes is a full-time course running over 12 months from the date of first registration. The course consists of (a) a major research thesis and (b) taught modules including sustainable materials and environmental chemistry and transferable skills, with an emphasis on scientific writing, oral presentations, and general research skills.

Outline:

The MRes in Sustainable Materials and the Environment is a full-time course running over 12 months from the date of first registration. Applications will be accepted for a start date in September. The course consists of (a) a major research thesis and (b) taught modules including sustainable materials and environmental chemistry and transferable skills, with an emphasis on scientific writing, oral presentations, and general research skills.

Modules (20 credits):

• Core Modules:
• CM6033 Sustainable Materials and the Environment (10 credits)
• CM6034 Sustainability in Semiconductor & Chemical Industries (5 credits)
• Elective Modules (choose 5 credits):
• CM6027 Taught Postgraduate Transferable Skills Development (5 credits)
• CM4020 Interfaces & Modelling (5 credits)
• CM4025 Advanced Nano Materials (5 credits)
• CM4112 Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Pollution (5 credits)
• EV4012 Environmental Impact Assessments (5 credits)

Careers:

The MRes in Sustainable Materials and the Environment is designed to give students a research-intensive experience. Taught modules will increase your knowledge in the areas of materials, in particular, sustainable materials, and environmental chemistry and how they intersect. Research projects allow students to combine both practical and theoretical skills both of which will emphasize data analysis, interpretation, problem-solving, and time- and project management. Students will also develop skills in presenting and writing science, posing a research question, and developing a research proposal. Students completing this MRes course will be in a competitive position to secure funding, obtain a PhD position, or enter directly into employment within the sustainable materials and environment sector.

Other:

The program emphasizes the connection between students, learning, research, and leadership through its vision for a Connected University. The staff are at the forefront of this integrative approach to learning and will support students in making meaningful connections within and between disciplines such as sustainable materials and environmental chemistry.