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Analytical Sciences and Instrumentation at University of Warwick - UCAS

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Course summary

Gain hands-on experience on Warwick's Analytical Sciences and Instrumentation MSc. Warwick's Department of Chemistry offers an expertly designed programme, combining the departments of Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Engineering and Life Sciences. Warwick is highly ranked within UK league tables, and is 67th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). This course has been designed for those looking to undertake a PhD or career in analytical sciences. This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry Course overview Delivered by internationally-leading experts from the Departments of Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Engineering and Life Sciences as well as from our industrial partners, this Royal Society of Chemistry accredited degree course enables you to gain hands-on, practical experience with a range of equipment relevant to wider analytical sciences. The Analytical Sciences and Instrumentation MSc offers a unique opportunity for future analytical scientists, seeking careers in academia, the public sector, and industry. Analytical science is at the forefront of many advances, whether it is healthcare, new materials, transport, sustainable energy, the environment, food, cultural heritage, forensics, and more. This degree will enable you to work in any modern laboratory and give you an excellent opportunity to start your career in the field of analytical sciences. You will have the opportunity to undertake a cutting-edge project with a world-leading research group. When you graduate, you will be positioned to take up employment in research/development roles within a number of sectors, or to progress to PhD study. Dr Mark Barrow is the head of the MSc in Analytical Sciences and Instrumentation. Please contact [email protected] with any specific Department of Chemistry questions, where our staff are available to discuss any queries. This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.

Modules

Core modules

  • Statistics for Data Analysis
  • Techniques in Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
  • Frontier Techniques in Analytical Science
  • Microscopy and Imaging
  • Transferable Skills
  • Team Research Project: Real World Analysis
  • 20-week individual research project
Optional Modules You will study four of the following:
  • Electrochemistry and Sensors
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Chromatography and Separation Science
  • Magnetic Resonance
- X-ray and Neutron Techniques

Assessment method

Examined component (%): Taught modules are generally 50%. Assessed by coursework component (%): Taught modules are generally 50%; research projects are assessed by a variety of assessment methods.


Entry requirements

Minimum requirements 2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements on our website. This course requires the following: - Band A - IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please visit the University of Warwick website for the tuition fees for postgraduate courses: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/funding/fees

Sponsorship information

We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship. Please visit the University's scholarship webpages.

Analytical Sciences and Instrumentation at University of Warwick - UCAS