PgDip Analytical Science – Food Analysis, Authenticity and Safety at Robert Gordon University

PgDip is an exit award within the Analytical Science – Food Analysis, Authenticity and Safety course. The MSc Analytical Science elective route in ‘Food Analysis, Authenticity and Safety’ examines the analysis of food products and ingredients to ensure their quality and safety. Students will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and enhance core skills in advanced techniques such as GCMS, HPLC, LCMS and a range of spectroscopy instrumentation. The course offers hands-on learning with access to modern analytical equipment, complemented by a theoretical underpinning of the techniques, equipping graduates to meet the demands of a range of industries.

Faculty: School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course has a common first term with the Analytical Science courses with other specialisms (Drug Analysis and Toxicology, and Environmental Analysis). However, the extensive laboratory module is tailored to emphasise analytical techniques most relevant to your chosen specialism of Food Analysis, Authenticity and Safety. You will take part in a group problem-solving mini-project within your discipline.

Career pathways

Graduates gain employment in a wide range of areas such as research, project management and analytical services associated with a range of industries including distillation, pharmaceutical, oilfield chemistry, food/drink analysis and environmental science.

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