MSc Analytical Chemistry at Kingston University

Boost your employability with the Analytical Chemistry MSc from Kingston University. Using our modern laboratories, you will gain the knowledge and key skills required for a career in analytical chemistry. Our links with industry provide a practical base for this course and help ensure your studies are up to date and relevant to the working environment.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education  |  Department: School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry  |  Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional professional placement year)  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain the key skills required in this 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. Modules - core modules: Molecular and Atomic Spectroscopy, Project, Separation Science, Specialised Analytical Techniques, Statistics and Quality Systems; optional modules: Professional Placement.

Career pathways

There is an increasing demand for qualified analytical chemists in a variety of industrial and public sector settings. Other relevant roles are in chemical/pharmaceutical companies, teaching, sales, marketing, management and PhD research.

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