Analytical Chemistry and Measurement Science

Program Overview

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The MSc in Analytical Chemistry and Measurement Science is a flexible, multidisciplinary online course designed for working professionals. It equips students with the technical knowledge and practical skills to become analytical chemistry scientists. Graduates of the course are well-equipped to make a significant contribution to the field of analytical chemistry and measurement science.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

The MSc in Analytical Chemistry and Measurement Science is a flexible, multidisciplinary, online course designed for working professionals. It aims to equip students with the technical knowledge and practical skills to become broad-spectrum, multifaceted analytical chemistry scientists. The course is developed with working professionals in mind and is delivered entirely online, allowing students to study at their own pace and fit their studies around their work and other commitments.

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Objectives:

The course aims to:

• Provide a comprehensive understanding of analytical chemistry techniques and instrumentation used across many sectors.
• Develop practical problem-solving skills by analyzing real-world data.
• Advance knowledge of increasingly sophisticated analytical chemistry and instrumental techniques.
• Equip students with the skills to become well-rounded chemistry analysts capable of selecting appropriate analysis techniques and procedures within the modern regulated environment as well as the research environment.
• Encourage students to become members of the professional body (RSC) to participate, on a wider level, with members of the analytical community.
• Support students in their continued professional development and help them acquire Chartered Chemist (CChem) status.

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Outline:

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Content:

The course covers a broad range of topics in analytical chemistry, including:

• Fundamentals of Analytical Science: This unit covers the basis of analytical science using titrimetric and gravimetric analysis as the starting techniques for discussion.
• Separation Science: This unit explores methods of achieving chemical analysis goals based on column chromatography, an important group of techniques in industry and academic research.
• Mass Spectrometry: This unit covers the use of mass spectrometry in the modern analytical laboratory, focusing on how it might be applied in the workplace.
• Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy: This unit covers the analytical applications of atomic and molecular spectroscopy, including theory, instrumentation, and topical, practical applications.
• Magnetic Resonance: This unit covers the theory and practical application of both NMR and EPR, the two most important magnetic resonance techniques for chemists.
• X-Ray Techniques: This unit develops a sound understanding of various X-ray spectroscopy methods relevant to high-level analytical study.
• Chemometrics: This unit introduces a wide variety of chemometric analyses, including basic statistics, multivariate analysis and its validation, as well as the design of experiments (DoE).
• Food Chemical Safety and Integrity: This unit explores the role analysis plays in assuring the safety and integrity of foods set within a risk assessment context.

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Structure:

The course is delivered online and is designed to enable students to work and study simultaneously. The welcome event and induction take place one week before the academic teaching start date.

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Individual Modules:

• Fundamentals of Analytical Science (20 credits): This unit covers the basis of analytical science using titrimetric and gravimetric analysis as the starting techniques for discussion.
• Separation Science (20 credits): This unit explores methods of achieving chemical analysis goals based on column chromatography, an important group of techniques in industry and academic research.
• Mass Spectrometry (20 credits): This unit covers the use of mass spectrometry in the modern analytical laboratory, focusing on how it might be applied in the workplace.
• Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy (20 credits): This unit covers the analytical applications of atomic and molecular spectroscopy, including theory, instrumentation, and topical, practical applications.
• Magnetic Resonance (20 credits): This unit covers the theory and practical application of both NMR and EPR, the two most important magnetic resonance techniques for chemists.
• X-Ray Techniques (20 credits): This unit develops a sound understanding of various X-ray spectroscopy methods relevant to high-level analytical study.
• Chemometrics (20 credits): This unit introduces a wide variety of chemometric analyses, including basic statistics, multivariate analysis and its validation, as well as the design of experiments (DoE).
• Food Chemical Safety and Integrity (20 credits): This unit explores the role analysis plays in assuring the safety and integrity of foods set within a risk assessment context.
• Project (60 credits): This unit involves a research-based project in an area of current analytical research interest to the student and supervisor.

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Assessment:

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Methods:

• Coursework, including contribution to discussion boards, short presentations, and problem-solving based reports.
• Research-related project for MSc students.

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Criteria:

• Assessments are tailored to the practical activity associated with each unit.
• The research-related project is jointly supervised by an academic supervisor from the Department of Chemistry and an industrial supervisor from the student's employer.

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Teaching:

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Methods:

• The course is delivered entirely online.
• Students learn through a mix of interactive teaching and have plenty of opportunities to work collaboratively with their peers.
• Students are encouraged to use examples from their work throughout their studies and enjoy a richer experience by seamlessly integrating work with study.

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Faculty:

• The course is taught by a team of accomplished academics who have extensive practical experience and lead on prize-winning research.

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Unique Approaches:

• The course uses software tools like the HPLC simulator and SIMION to reinforce understanding and provide hands-on experience.

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• Analytical chemist
• Measurement scientist
• Research scientist
• Quality control specialist
• Regulatory affairs specialist
• Technical sales representative

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Opportunities:

• The course prepares students for careers in a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, environmental, clinical, materials, and numerous others.
• The course helps students develop the skills and knowledge needed to advance their careers in analytical chemistry and measurement science.

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Outcomes:

• Graduates of the course are well-equipped to work in a variety of analytical roles.
• The University of Manchester is committed to helping students access further education.
• The University of Manchester offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support students.
• The University of Manchester has a policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes.
• The University of Manchester is a charitable institution with a Royal Charter.

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MSc- UK: £13,500 | International: £16,000 PGDip- UK: £9,000 | International: £10,666 PGCert- UK: £4,500 | International: £5,333 CPD- UK: £1,500 | International: £1,777 Alternative project fees are: Practical project at The University of Manchester: £3,000 (plus expenses) Theoretical project: £1,000