Kingston University

Analytical Chemistry MSc

Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom

Course overview

Deepen your knowledge of chemistry by diving into the study of all matter Immerse yourself in good measurement and scientific practice, and the evaluation and interpretation of data. You'll gain extensive practical experience in new laboratories that reflect industry standards. Through an independent research project, you will be able to study an area of interest in greater depth.

You will also benefit from the latest views from visiting speakers and industry visits from global researchers and pharmaceutical companies. At our Penrhyn Road campus, you will have access to a modern environment with the latest equipment, including: the £9.8 million Eadweard Muybridge building with state-of the art laboratories, including labs dedicated to analytical chemistry new work areas and dedicated laboratories for research specialist equipment, such as: gas and liquid chromatography electron microscopy a range of spectrometers, including mass spectrometers, infrared spectrometers and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers nuclear science equipment thermal analysis x-ray diffractometers electrochemical analysis computing laboratories and a team of IT technicians to offer assistance. The teaching on this course is great, and the lecturers are very approachable.

The practicals on the course are really helpful too. I've used loads of the analytical instruments, such as GC-MS, Infrared and UV-Vis. Dora

Key highlights

  • Extensive practical experience in new laboratories reflecting industry standards
  • Independent research project to explore an area of interest in depth
  • Visiting speakers and industry visits from global researchers and pharmaceutical companies
  • Labs dedicated to analytical chemistry in a £9.8 million building
  • Hands-on use of chromatography, mass spectrometry, NMR and X-ray diffraction
  • Focus on good measurement practice and interpreting scientific data

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include chemistry, pharmacy, pharmaceutical science or a related subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500
  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000
  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Analytical chemist
  • Quality control chemist
  • Pharmaceutical analyst
  • Laboratory scientist
  • Research scientist
  • Forensic scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,900 per year | International: £20,000 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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