Analytical Chemistry MSc

University of Huddersfield

United Kingdom, Huddersfield

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University of Huddersfield

United Kingdom , Huddersfield

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Sep-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,700 / year

Next Intake 22-Sep-2026

Analytical Chemistry MSc

About

About the course

Reasons to study

There are good employment opportunities for Analytical Chemists not only in the Chemical industry but in a range of other sectors.
There is the opportunity to study a specialised module in the area of biochemical analysis or pharmaceutical analysis.
Our laboratories are equipped to a high standard and well placed to support cutting-edge study.

This course provides postgraduate education in Analytical Chemistry, a specialism which is a major source of employment for scientists. Analytical Chemistry involves the identification and measurement of chemicals, be they in industrial processes, humans or materials. This course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the most recent technological developments and applications in Analytical Chemistry. Instrumental techniques used in the analysis of organic compounds, metals, solids, etc. are all covered. Possible sources of error in experimental and instrumental analysis are discussed, thus allowing the correct interpretation of experimentally-derived scientific data There is the opportunity to study a specialised module in the area of biochemical analysis or pharmaceutical analysis. This course is two thirds taught material and one third research project.

If you aim for a career in Analytical Chemistry, this course will equip you with all the knowledge, experience and skills to succeed.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this course are normally:

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy or a related subject.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

The University’s normal entry criteria apply to all international students. For details of country-specific entry requirements please visit your home country page on our website.

The University has formal requirements for all applicants. These are normally English Language qualifications which we recognise as meeting our entry criteria. Requirements may vary between programmes, and you are advised to check these carefully when going through course listings.

The following table sets out the main qualifications we recognise and the levels that are normally required for admission. It is intended as general guidance only - the offer of a place, if it includes an English Language condition, will specify the level of English that you are required to meet.

The University of Huddersfield is pleased to accept a Pass in all four elements at the Proficiency Level of the Ascentis Anglia ESOL Language qualification as meeting the University’s English Language requirements for students from the EU.

If you don’t yet meet these requirements, don’t worry as we have an extensive Pre-Sessional English Programme(PSP) on campus.

Test	Standard required score	Validity
Cambridge English Advanced	Grade C	No expiry
IELTS (Academic)	6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in any element.	2 years
Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE)	Listening – 51 Reading – 51 Writing – 51 Speaking - 51	2 years
GCSE or GCE ‘O’ level	Grade C	No expiry
International Baccalaureate	Must have completed the Diploma with English at Higher Level	No expiry

Applicants from any of the following Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) will normally be considered to have met our English requirements:

Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Canada
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Jamaica
New Zealand
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
United States of America

Please note that we will not normally waive the English Language requirement for speakers of other languages who have completed a programme of study taught in English in their home countries.