Loughborough University

Development of Analytical Laboratory Simulations

Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, United Kingdom

Course overview

In recent years, simulated analytical experiments have become an increasingly valuable tool for supporting undergraduate learning. Virtual laboratory environments allow students to familiarise themselves with analytical instrumentation prior to practical sessions, to engage with experimental work during periods where laboratory access is restricted, and to explore techniques that may be too costly or time intensive to deliver routinely in an undergraduate setting. Our project aims to develop a suite of interactive learning resources to enhance the teaching of analytical chemistry.

A range of simulations will be created and trialled at Loughborough University and in partnership with external institutions. A key priority of the project is to work collaboratively with universities that have limited access to specialised equipment, supporting their teaching through shared digital resources and knowledge exchange. 94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.

REF 2021

Key highlights

  • Develops interactive simulations for teaching undergraduate analytical chemistry
  • Simulations trialled in partnership with external institutions
  • Collaborates with universities lacking access to specialised equipment
  • Combines analytical chemistry with digital learning resource design
  • Involves knowledge exchange through shared digital teaching resources
  • 94% of research impact rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — 2:1

Scholarships

  • Alumni Bursary

    10% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Alumni Discount

    UK students: £1,500 tuition fee discount for one academic year. International students: £3,000 tuition fee discount for one academic year.

  • Care Leaver's Scholarship

  • Excellence Scholarships

    UK students: £3,000 off tuition fees; International students: £6,000 off tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.

  • International Sports Student Postgraduate Bursary

    Our International Sports Student Postgraduate Bursary offers a £12,000 tuition fee discount (set against the tuition fees of your chosen postgraduate taught programme ONLY).

    Up to £12,000

  • London 10th Anniversary Award

    £5,000 off tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Loughborough Business School Scholarship

    £1,500 (UK students) and £3,000 (international students) off tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.

  • MBA Progress with Purpose Scholarship

    50% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Qatari Ghanim Al-Muftah Excellence Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

  • University lecturer in chemistry
  • Chemistry education researcher
  • Learning technologist
  • Digital learning resource developer
  • Analytical chemist
  • Postdoctoral research associate

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £29,500

Admission

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