MSc Applied Analytical Chemistry at University of Surrey

Our Applied Analytical Chemistry MSc provides a thorough grounding in fundamental theory and advanced techniques. Benefit from hands-on measurement experience with instrumentation, testing, radiochemistry and data analysis, preparing you for a career across multiple industries.

Department: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 2 years full-time (with placement)  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; full-time (with placement)  |  Intake: February 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop comprehensive knowledge of the analytical process, and how it acts as a key underpinning science for manufacturing and Research and Development (R&D), both in the UK and worldwide The modules on this course cover the entire analytical process, from separation of complex mixtures, identification, advanced spectroscopic techniques, radioanalysis and manufacture to quality control You will complete a laboratory-based research project in our world-class facilities and learn from specialist module content focusing on cutting edge knowledge and industrial standards in the fields of environmental protection, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food safety, and forensic science Core modules include Advanced Separations: Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry and Data Analysis, Advanced Quantitative and Qualitative Spectroscopy with Data Analysis, Msc Science Project, Pharmaceutical Analysis and Qa/qc, Atomic Spectroscopy & Radioanalysis, Employability.

Career pathways

There is demand for qualified analytical chemists in diverse roles across industry and public sectors. With a degree in applied analytical chemistry, you could go on to work in environmental protection, analysing shellfish for toxin content, help to monitor the environment for radioactive contamination, or environmental analysis for PFAS contamination.

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