Analytical Chemistry with Management Studies PgCert-PgDip-MSc
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. You will also learn the fundamentals of management theory, which will set your scientific knowledge in a vocational context. This combination is of particular value if you are seeking management positions within the chemical industry. If you are unable to commit to the full masters programme, intermediate qualifications (PgCert/PgDip) are available.
Academic titleAnalytical Chemistry with Management Studies PgCert/PgDip/MSc
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. The management studies modules give you an insight into how the business world operates and will introduce you to marketing concepts and people management skills.
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
-Separation Science I
-Separation Science II
-Molecular and Atomic Spectroscopy I
-Molecular and Atomic Spectroscopy II
-Advanced Analytical Techniques and Applications
-Specialised Analytical Techniques, Applications and Problem Solving
-Financial Resource Management
-Managing People and Organisations
-Independent Research Project