Work in cutting-edge facilities, gaining the skills and knowledge you need to work as an analytical scientist - employing classical and modern techniques.
Develop the expertise you need to work as an analytical chemist, alongside renowned active researchers.
Operate cutting-edge, industry-standard analytical lab instruments.
Learn to obtain and interpret analytical information using a variety of products.
Apply experimental design techniques and use statistical methods for data evaluation.
Attain a solid grounding in laboratory quality management.

On this course, you'll advance your knowledge of analytical chemistry, and learn how it can be applied to different industries. You gain experience and understanding of key techniques in separation sciences, including liquid and gas chromatography, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, such as atomic absorption and emission, NMR and IR and how analytical technologies can be applied to solve complex biological problems.

Laboratory experience and research project

To supplement the classroom activities there is a programme of laboratory classes. Your laboratory work is carried out in our teaching laboratories which are extensively equipped with the latest models of analytical instruments, such as HPLCs and GCs. This is supplemented by access to our research facilities where you have access to more sophisticated equipment, such as NMR and a suite of various types of mass spectrometers.

You will have the opportunity to conduct a semester-long investigative research project within the biomedical field. This work will take place in cutting-edge, industry-standard laboratories and teaching labs under the supervision of world-renowned active research staff.

This work will be aligned with the current research interests of an academic member of staff within our specialist Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre. The project will include a critical review of the literature relevant to your research project, the development of a project proposal, design of research methods and the analysis, presentation and interpretation of experimental data.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

Throughout the course, you’ll undertake practical work and research in state-of-the-art laboratories and teaching laboratories which prepare you for industry. Our researchers are renowned specialists in analytical chemistry — and are active in their field. This provides you with not only the day-to-day experience needed for employment in the field, but with useful contacts.

You gain experience and understanding of key techniques in separation sciences, including liquid and gas chromatography, and atomic and molecular spectroscopy, such as atomic absorption and emission, NMR and IR. Modules may include Forensic Drug Analysis, Innovations in Analytical Science and Advanced Laboratory and Research Methods.

You learn through

• lectures and seminars
• a programme of laboratory classes
• full semester research project

This course prepares you for a career in:

• academic or industrial research
• quality assurance
• analytical laboratories
• the pharmaceutical industry

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work in:

• methods development
• drug development
• public healthcare
• pharmaceuticals
• academia

 

A 2:1 in a relevant Honours degree is normally accepted as the entry requirement for the course. Applicants with a 2:2 are also actively encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants with alternative qualifications with academic attainment or skills in subjects which are directly relevant to the course will also be considered

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Advanced Laboratory And Research Practice	30	Coursework
Applied Laboratory Practice	15	Coursework
Forensic Drug Analysis	15	Coursework
Innovations In Analytical Science	15	Coursework
Research Project	60	Coursework
Separation And Detection Science	15	Coursework Exam
The Analytical Approach	15	Coursework Exam

 

Elective modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Advanced Mass Spectrometry	15	Coursework
Advanced Organic Spectroscopy	15	Coursework Exam
Fundamentals Of Mass Spectrometry	15	Exam
Surface Analysis And Related Techniques	15	Coursework Exam