ObjectivesChemical analysis plays a role in virtually all aspects of everyday life throughout the world. With analytical techniques and instrumentation becoming evermore sophisticated, there is an increasing demand for qualified analytical chemists. This industrially relevant course will provide you with a strong background in the theory of analytical techniques and give you the ability to apply these techniques to complex analytical problems. This MSc course provides exemption from Part A of the Mastership in Chemical Analysis, which is the statutory qualification for a public analyst. If you are unable to commit to the full masters programme, intermediate qualifications (PgCert/PgDip) are available.
Course descriptionWhat will you study?
You will gain the key skills required in the specialised area of analytical chemistry, including good measurement and scientific practice, evaluation interpretation of data, and other professional and organisational skills. You will also study core analytical techniques and their applications. In addition, there is also scope to study and explore recent trends in analytical science using the latest analytical technologies.
To put your studies into context, you will be offered a placement within industry where you will carry out your independent research project. You may be placed within a pharmaceutical company, a forensic laboratory, analytical consultancy, hospital laboratory or research lab.
Course structure
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Modules
-Introduction to Analysis, Quality Systems, Equilibria and Classical Analysis
-Statistics and Computing
-Separation Science
-Molecular and Atomic Spectroscopy
-Advanced Analytical Techniques and Applications
-Specialised Analytical Techniques, Applications and Problem Solving
-Independent Research Project