Analytical Sciences
MSc
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Suitable for applications.
The September 2023 intake of this course is now closed to international applicants. Home applicants can still apply.
Overview
Our MSc in Analytical Sciences MSc is a research-focused degree.
You’ll develop the experience and techniques required to be an independent practitioner of modern analytical science, with the skills required for research and by industry.
It delivers core teaching in advanced aspects of analytical chemistry and enables you to explore areas of specialist knowledge through optional modules.
You’ll apply a wide range of analytical techniques and gain invaluable research experience through an extended research project.
Having developed the fundamentals of the analytical sciences, these core techniques are applied to disciplines including:
- Spectroscopy
- Archaeometry
- Materials characterisation
- Separation science and mass spectrometry
Learning and assessment
Learning activities include lectures, laboratories, workshops and directed study.
Core modules are dedicated to developing generic analytical key skills, specialism practice and project management experience.
The specialist modules relating to the analytical instruments include lectures, workshops, hands-on laboratory and instrument sessions with relevant samples under the instruction of a team of interdisciplinary specialists in the area.
The modules are assessed through course work (problem solving exercises, laboratory reports, project plan, training plan), oral presentations and formal exams.
This research intensive masters emphasises early engagement in hands-on laboratory and analytical work with the output of MSc thesis plus research paper draft.
These progressively focus on student-centred approaches to learning and will reflect increasing reliance on independent responsibility for learning. In this way you will develop the attributes needed for life-long learning and continued professional development.
Study support
A comprehensive support network is here for you to ensure you reach your academic potential and go on to further success in the future.
You’ll benefit from a range of support services, including:
- personal academic tutor
- student support/administration team
- Academic Skills Advice Service
- Career and Employability services
- award-winning Disability Service
- well stocked libraries and excellent IT facilities
Research
The programme is research-led, with module and lecture content revised to respond to newly published research.
The teaching team are all research-active (many also engage in commercial work) and keep students informed of cutting-edge research and new debates as they are happening.
Terms and conditions of study
The University has a set of terms and conditions for all students accepting an offer to study on a course here at Bradford. This is called The Student Contract. This document sets out the Terms and Conditions which apply when you accept an offer of a place on a programme of study at the University of Bradford.
View our Student Contract for further details.
Transparency statement
Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them.