Green Chemistry, Energy and the Environment

The MSc in Green Chemistry, Energy and the Environment at Imperial College London offers students a comprehensive and multidisciplinary education designed to address some of the most urgent global challenges related to sustainable development, environmental protection, and energy conversion. This advanced degree programme combines rigorous scientific training with practical applications, equipping graduates with the skills necessary to innovate and lead in the fields of environmentally friendly chemical processes, renewable energy technologies, and sustainable resource management. Throughout the course, students engage with a wide range of topics including green synthetic methods, renewable energy sources, environmental impact assessment, and clean technology development. The curriculum is developed in close collaboration with leading research institutes and industry partners, ensuring that students gain exposure to cutting-edge research and real-world applications. The programme emphasizes the principles of green chemistry — designing products and processes that minimize hazardous substances, reduce waste, and improve energy efficiency. Students will have opportunities to undertake laboratory work, research projects, and case studies that foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Graduates of the MSc in Green Chemistry, Energy and the Environment are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, governmental agencies, and non-profit organizations, contributing to the development of sustainable technologies and policies. Imperial College’s exceptional facilities, expert faculty, and vibrant research community provide an ideal environment for aspiring environmental scientists and green chemists to thrive. This programme not only enriches students’ scientific knowledge but also enhances their capacity to develop innovative solutions that balance economic growth with environmental responsibility, paving the way for a more sustainable future.

This multidisciplinary one-year course features the involvement of several world-class departments at Imperial including Chemical Engineering, Biology and Environmental Policy.

Taught modules cover topics as diverse as:

• clean solvents
• renewable chemical feedstocks
• environmental chemistry
• biotechnology
• renewable energy resources (including solar devices and fuel cells)
• biofuels
• water treatment
• carbon capture strategies
• environmental technologies

The nine-month research project is the central focus of the course, serving as an excellent training for PhD studies or working in industry. The project is often carried out under the supervision of academics with complementary research expertise (e.g. chemistry and chemical engineering) so as to address the topic more effectively through an interdisciplinary approach.

Academic requirement: 2:1 degree or higher in Chemistry, Engineering or related subject.

English requirement: IELTS 6.5 (writing and speaking 6).

Basil Furneaux Memorial Fund
The award is open to undergraduates at Imperial College in their final year of study and former undergraduates of Imperial College who are applying to the following masters courses. Students must attain a minimum 2:1 degree to qualify for the scholarship.
The value of each award is up to £17,000 contribution towards tuition fees, tenable for the period of masters study.  This will be awarded as a reduction in the tuition fee billed to the student. 
Applicants should make an online application for the desired course of study, indicating within the application that they wish to be considered for the Furneaux Fund.  Applicants must include a paragraph in their personal statement outlining the reasons for their interest in agriculture-related applications, why the funding is needed to enable them to undertake the course and what is the source of additional funds that will support them during the year of study.

Departments will select students through their normal selection processes and provide nominations to the Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences.

The deadline for application by students to the Fund will be 30th April 2015.   

Students will be advised by their departments if their application has been successful in mid-May 2015.

Tuition fees (2015–2016):

• Home/EU Full-time — £10,450
• Overseas Full-time — £29,300