Analytical Chemistry and Measurement Science (Online)

Entry requirements

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.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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.

Who this course is for

The broad curriculum of the course means you will gain a comprehensive understanding of analytical chemistry techniques and instrumentation used across many sectors. It is ideal for professionals already working in analytical chemistry and measurement science in various industries from environmental and chemical to pharmaceutical, clinical, food and education.

Whether you’re looking to advance your knowledge within chemical sciences, improve your practical problem-solving skills or are looking to move into a lab-based role, this course will provide the theoretical and practical toolkit to advance your professional development.

What you will learn

• Explore the basis of analytical science, methods of achieving chemical analysis goals and the use of mass spectrometry in the modern laboratory.
• Study classical and state-of-the-art, instrumentally based techniques such as atomic and molecular spectroscopy, chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Develop the understanding and awareness of processing real-world data, through video practicals, and a research-related project, based at your work location or through The University of Manchester.