Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 3 - 26 months, depending on the qualification level
Become a broad-spectrum analytical chemist
Analytical chemistry techniques and instrumentation are evolving rapidly. Stay ahead of the curve and advance your knowledge of the increasingly sophisticated analytical chemistry and instrumental techniques with our flexible, multidisciplinary, online course.
Developed with working professionals in mind, this part-time course will equip you with the technical knowledge and the practical skills to become a broad-spectrum, multifaceted analytical chemistry scientist.
Academic entry qualification overview
We require a First or Second class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent in chemistry or course with a major analytical analysis/chemistry component.
Students with other relevant background, such as significant industrial and research experience, may be taken under consideration.
If you are an international student, and are looking for a general guide on entry and language requirements for your country, please visit our country-specific information pages .
See our website for fees
Chemical analysis is a significant part of all manufacturing industry, as well as teaching and research. There is high demand in both industry and academia for graduates with analytical chemistry and measurement science skills.
The nature of this course and the skills you’ll develop mean you will be an inviting option for employers in areas including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, environmental, clinical, materials and numerous others.
Through this course, you will become a well-rounded chemistry analyst capable of selecting appropriate analysis techniques and procedures within the modern regulated environment as well as the research environment. You will be encouraged to become a member of the professional body (RSC) to participate, on a wider level, with members of the analytical community. As we support you in your continued professional development, you can start your journey to acquire Chartered Chemist (CChem) status.
Fundamentals of Analytical Science (20 credits)
Mandatory for: MSc, PGDip, PGCert
Optional for: CPD
2. Separation Science (20 credits)
Mandatory for: MSc, PGDip
3. Mass Spectrometry (20 credits)
Mandatory for: MSc, PGDip
Optional for: PGCert, CPD
4. Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy (20 credits)
Mandatory for: MSc, PGDip
Optional for: PGCert, CPD
5. Magnetic Resonance (20 credits)
Mandatory for: MSc
Optional for: PGDip, PGCert CPD
6. X-Ray Techniques (20 credits)
Optional for MSc, PGDip, PGCert, CPD
7. Chemometrics (20 credits)
Optional for MSc, PGDip, PGCert, CPD
8. Food Chemical Safety and Integrity (20 credits)
Optional for MSc, PGDip, PGCert, CPD
Mandatory for: MSc
Project (60 credits)
Mandatory for: MSc
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