Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry (PG Dip)

Why Choose This Course

Placement or Study Abroad Information

Opportunities exist for industrial placement both locally and through IAESTE and for exchange of staff and students with other European research laboratories through various EU-supported Socrates networks, linked to University College Cork.

Requirements

Entry Requirements - Direct Entry

• Candidates must have a Merit or Distinction in BSc or HETAC/NCEA Ordinary Degree/Diploma (NFQ, Level 7, or equivalent).
• The number of places is limited and selection will be made on the basis of the candidate's performance in his/her primary degree. Graduates with equivalent qualifications in related areas of science and technology, or with proven and relevant industrial experience can be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for places following interview and assessment. Candidates must be approved by the Professor of Analytical Chemistry and/or the Co-ordinator of the MSc Programme, and by the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science.
• Bridging courses may be assigned as a pre-requisite depending on the background of the individual candidate. 

Fees and Costs

The EU fee for this course is €6,130 (excluding €1,000 bench fee).

The Non-EU fee for this course is €19,900 (excluding €1,000 bench fee).

Bench Fee

Please be advised that a €1,000 bench fee is also required, payable directly to the department.

How Do I Apply

Deposit

Please note that successful EU applicants will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of €500 on acceptance of their place.

The closing date for non-EU applications is 30 June 2023

This course is designed to give participants a thorough training in the theory and practice of modern analytical techniques, with special regard to solving problems such as arise in various areas of Irish industry. Towards these ends the course will consist of lectures,  laboratory work on set experiments and a short analytical research/development project.

Lectures are provided in a dedicated lecture schedule and through attendance at appropriate modules.
Among the topics covered in lectures are sampling methods, classical methods of analysis, instrumentation in spectroscopy, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, near-infrared nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, separation methods (incl. gas-liquid and high-performance liquid chromatography, supercritical fluid extraction), ion exchangers, potentiometry, voltammetry, sensors, process analysis, thermal methods, materials analysis, statistical data handling and the use of computers in analytical chemistry.

Set experiments 
Set experiments are selected from the topics listed above and will involve the whole analytical process from sampling to the assessment of results and reliability parameters.

Project 
A short research/development project is completed during the summer by full-time candidates (for part-time students special arrangements will be made).

Further details on the content and modules are available on  the Postgraduate College Calendar.

1. Study
2. Postgraduate
3. Taught Courses
4. Postgraduate Diploma
5. Analytical Chemistry

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Fact File

• Title

  Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry

• Code

  PDACM

• College

  Science, Engineering and Food Science

• Duration

  1 Year Full-time; 2 Years Part-time.

• Teaching Mode

  Full-time, Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info.

• Qualifications

  PG Dip

• EU Fees

  €6,130 (excluding €1,000 bench fee)
  See Fees and Costs for full details.

• Non-EU Fees

  €19,900 (excluding €1,000 bench fee)

• Entry Requirements

  See Requirements for full details.

• Closing Date

  Open for EU applications, check rounds closing under How To Apply

• Non-EU Closing Date

  30 June 2023

• Start Date

  11 September 2023

Course Outline

This course is designed to give participants a thorough training in the theory and practice of modern analytical techniques, with special regard to solving problems such as arise in various areas of Irish industry. Towards these ends the course will consist of lectures,  laboratory work on set experiments and a short analytical research/development project.

Lectures are provided in a dedicated lecture schedule and through attendance at appropriate modules.
Among the topics covered in lectures are sampling methods, classical methods of analysis, instrumentation in spectroscopy, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, near-infrared nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, separation methods (incl. gas-liquid and high-performance liquid chromatography, supercritical fluid extraction), ion exchangers, potentiometry, voltammetry, sensors, process analysis, thermal methods, materials analysis, statistical data handling and the use of computers in analytical chemistry.

Set experiments 
Set experiments are selected from the topics listed above and will involve the whole analytical process from sampling to the assessment of results and reliability parameters.

Project 
A short research/development project is completed during the summer by full-time candidates (for part-time students special arrangements will be made).

Further details on the content and modules are available on  the Postgraduate College Calendar.

Additional Teaching Mode Information

The part-time option will be taught during weekday working hours over 2 years.

Please note you will be required to provide additional information as part of the online application process for this programme. This will include the following questions:

• You may enter the details of professional or voluntary positions held. We strongly encourage you to complete this section with all relevant work experiences that will support your application.

• In addition to your previously declared qualifications, please outline any additional academic courses, self-learning and professional training relevant to this programme.

• Please describe your motivation and readiness for this programme.