Analytical Chemistry with Management Studies

The Analytical Chemistry course gives you a strong background in the theory of analytical techniques. You also learn how to apply these techniques to complex analytical problems. You have the chance to study recent trends in analytical science and the latest analytical techniques.
By choosing the Management Studies pathway, it will help to set your scientific knowledge in a vocational context. This makes it ideal if you want to work in a management position within the chemical industry.
The independent MSc research project gives you the chance to study an area of interest in greater depth and gain valuable research skills. Our students often find this an excellent selling point when looking for a job or promotion.
You can choose to take your project in industry or as collaborative research with other laboratories. For example, past projects have looked at:
dust sources at Hampton Court Palace;
determination of Hexavalent Chromium; and
radiochemical investigation of Uranium 232.
The taught courses aim to prepare you for the job market. Alongside your academic studies, you gain skills in:
problem solving and organisation;
data collation, review and synopsis;
communication (oral, written and electronic);
time management;
computing; and
co-operation and teamwork.

Recent graduates have gone on to a range of roles, including:

chemists in large and SME chemical/pharmaceutical companies;
teaching;
PhD research;
sales and marketing; and
managerial positions.

A good honours degree or equivalent in chemistry, pharmacy, pharmaceutical science or a related subject such as pharmacology or biomedical science. Other degrees will be considered on an individual basis.
If you do not hold a relevant degree in one of the above subjects, significant relevant work experience will be considered.

The Analytical Chemistry MSc (ie not including Management Studies) provides exemption from Part A of the Royal Society of Chemistry's Mastership in Chemical Analysis, the statutory qualification for a public analyst.