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Analytical Sciences


Degrees Available



MSc Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MSc

2012/13:

  • Home /EU: £4,900
  • International: £13,250

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Full-time 12 months
September

Course Introduction

The MSc in Analytical Sciences course will provide a systematic training in the application of modern analytical methods. It provides the necessary practical, interpretative analytical skills to apply a wide range of analytical techniques to key areas of application.

This programme is designed to develop graduate students into experienced, independent practitioners of modern analytical science in tune with the needs of research and industry.

Measurement is at the core of science, and this programme develops a core of operational experience of modern analytical instrumentation alongside the fundamentals of the analytical sciences. The application of these core capabilities is then developed within thematic pathways aligned to key academic and commercial sectors.

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Archaeological Analysis
  • Environmental Analysis
  • Forensic Analysis
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

180 Credits (The number of (C) and (O) Modules taken depends on the chosen pathway)

Semester 1 - 60 Credits:

ModuleCredits

 Analytical  Chemistry

Archaeological Analysis

Environmental AnalysisForensic AnalysisPharmaceutical Analysis
Fundamentals of Analytical Science

20

C

C

C

C

C
Professional Development

20 Credits split over both Semesters, 10 Credits per Semester

 

 C

C

C

C

C
Scientific Project Management

10

 O

C

C

C

C
Separation Science

10 

 O

O

O

C

C
Vibrational Spectroscopy

10

 O

O

O

O

C
X-Ray Diffraction

10

 O

O 

C 

C 

C
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

10

 O

O

O

O

O

Semester 2 - 60 Credits:

ModuleCredits

Analytical Chemistry

Archaeological Analysis

Environmental AnalysisForensic AnalysisPharmaceutical Analysis
Electron Microscopy

10

 O

C

O

C

O
Elemental Analysis

 10

 O

C

C

O

O
In-Situ Measurement

 10

 O

O

C

O

O
Light Isotope Analysis

10 

 O

C

O

O

O
Mass Spectrometry

 10

 O

C

C

C

O
Thermal Analysis

10 

 O

O

O

O

C

End of Semester 2 onwards (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Dissertation (60 Credits) (C)

MSc Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MSc

2011/12:

  • Home /EU: £2,450 p.a.

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Part-time 5 years
September

Course Introduction

The MSc in Analytical Sciences course will provide a systematic training in the application of modern analytical methods. It provides the necessary practical, interpretative analytical skills to apply a wide range of analytical techniques to key areas of application.

This programme is designed to develop graduate students into experienced, independent practitioners of modern analytical science in tune with the needs of research and industry.

Measurement is at the core of science, and this programme develops a core of operational experience of modern analytical instrumentation alongside the fundamentals of the analytical sciences. The application of these core capabilities is then developed within thematic pathways aligned to key academic and commercial sectors.

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Archaeological Analysis
  • Environmental Analysis
  • Forensic Analysis
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

180 Credits (the number of (C) and (O) Modules taken depends on the chosen pathway):

Stage 1 - 60 Credits:

ModuleCredits

 Analytical Chemistry

Archaeological Analysis

Environmental AnalysisForensic AnalysisPharmaceutical Analysis
Fundamentals of Analytical Science

20

C

C

C

C

C
Professional Development

20 Credits split over both Semesters, 10 Credits per Semester

 

C

C

C

C

C
Scientific Project Management

10

O

C

C

C

C
Separation Science

10 

O

O

O

C

C
Vibrational Spectroscopy

10

O

O

O

O

C
X-Ray Diffraction

10

O

O 

C 

C 

C
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

10

O

O

O

O

O

Stage 2 - 60 Credits:

ModuleCredits

 Analytical Chemisty

Archaeological Analysis

Environmental AnalysisForensic AnalysisPharmaceutical Analysis
Electron Microscopy

10

O

C

O

C

O
Elemental Analysis

 10

O

C

C

O

O
In-Situ Measurement

 10

O

O

C

O

O
Light Isotope Analysis

10 

O

C

O

O

O
Mass Spectrometry

 10

O

C

C

C

O
Thermal Analysis

10 

O

O

O

O

C

Stage 3 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Dissertation (60 Credits) (C)

PG Diploma Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
PG Diploma

2012/13:

  • Home /EU: TBC - at least £3,730
  • International: £13,100

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Full-time 12 months
September

Course Introduction

The MSc in Analytical Sciences course will provide a systematic training in the application of modern analytical methods. It provides the necessary practical, interpretative analytical skills to apply a wide range of analytical techniques to key areas of application.

This programme is designed to develop graduate students into experienced, independent practitioners of modern analytical science in tune with the needs of research and industry.

Measurement is at the core of science, and this programme develops a core of operational experience of modern analytical instrumentation alongside the fundamentals of the analytical sciences. The application of these core capabilities is then developed within thematic pathways aligned to key academic and commercial sectors.

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Archaeological Analysis
  • Environmental Analysis
  • Forensic Analysis
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Semester 1 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules, 2 x (O) Modules):

  • Fundamentals of Analytical Science (20 Credits) (C)
  • Professional Development (20 Credits split over both Semesters, 10 Credits per Semester) (C)
  • Scientific Project Management (10 Credits) (C)
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (10 Credits) (O)
  • X-Ray Diffraction (10 Credits) (O)
  • Vibrational Spectroscopy (10 Credits) (O)
  • Separation Science (10 Credits) (O)

Semester 2 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 5 x (O) Modules):

  • Professional Development (20 Credits split over both Semesters, 10 Credits per Semester) (C)
  • Electron Microscopy (10 Credits) (O)
  • Elemental Analysis (10 Credits) (O)
  • In-Situ Measurement (10 Credits) (O) 
  • Light Isotope Analysis (10 Credits) (O)
  • Mass Spectrometry (10 Credits) (O)
  • Thermal Analysis (10 Credits) (O)

PG Diploma Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
PG Diploma

2012/13:

  • Home /EU: TBC - at least £1,870 p.a.

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Part-time 5 years
September

Course Introduction

The MSc in Analytical Sciences course will provide a systematic training in the application of modern analytical methods. It provides the necessary practical, interpretative analytical skills to apply a wide range of analytical techniques to key areas of application.

This programme is designed to develop graduate students into experienced, independent practitioners of modern analytical science in tune with the needs of research and industry.

Measurement is at the core of science, and this programme develops a core of operational experience of modern analytical instrumentation alongside the fundamentals of the analytical sciences. The application of these core capabilities is then developed within thematic pathways aligned to key academic and commercial sectors.

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Archaeological Analysis
  • Environmental Analysis
  • Forensic Analysis
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Stage 1 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules, 2 x (O) Modules):

  • Fundamentals of Analytical Science (20 Credits) (C)
  • Professional Development (20 Credits split over both Semesters, 10 Credits per Semester) (C)
  • Scientific Project Management (10 Credits) (C)
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (10 Credits) (O)
  • X-Ray Diffraction (10 Credits) (O)
  • Vibrational Spectroscopy (10 Credits) (O)
  • Separation Science (10 Credits) (O)

Stage 2 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Modules and 5 x (O) Modules):

  • Professional Development (20 Credits split over both Semesters, 10 Credits per Semester) (C)
  • Electron Microscopy (10 Credits) (O)
  • Elemental Analysis (10 Credits) (O)
  • In-Situ Measurement (10 Credits) (O) 
  • Light Isotope Analysis (10 Credits) (O)
  • Mass Spectrometry (10 Credits) (O)
  • Thermal Analysis (10 Credits) (O)

Special Features

  • The course was developed in conjunction with academic experts and provides defined pathways related to specific application areas of instrumental analytical sciences.
  • The course's multidisciplinary platform is based at the University of Bradford's state-of-the-art Analytical Centre, a £4 million facility housing major capital equipment.

Entry Requirements

MSc or Postgraduate Diploma:

  • 2:2 or above in a science subject (e.g. Biosciences, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Geology, Environmental Science, Archaeological Science) or substantive equivalent experience 

Postgraduate Certificate or for modules run as CPD (Continuing Professional Development): 

  • Applicants will be assessed on the criteria for the MSc with an emphasis on recent relevant experience. Accreditation of Prior Learning (ACP), used to gain credits in recognition of prior experience, will be approved on a case- by-case basis We also welcome applications from candidates with non-traditional qualifications.

Level of English Required

IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent.

[Full information on our General English Language Requirements]

Contact Details

School of Life Sciences Postgraduate Admissions Administrator (Master's courses)

Download Prospectus

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Life Sciences School Prospectus 2012 (PDF 5MB)

Please note that these PDFs are correct as at time of print (November 2011). For the most up to date course information please use the web page.

Cognate Course

Yes