Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Science MSc

Overview

The Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Science MSc is broadly based offering students modules covering environmental analysis and the analytical techniques used in environmental science together with modules on environmental management systems, environmental assessment, wastewater treatment and solid waste management.

This course incorporates modules from the cross-faculty MSc in Environmental Studies which is administered by the Centre For Environmental Studies based in the Department of Chemistry. It is one of the few masters programmes in the UK that receives national recognition and funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Who should apply for MSc Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Science?

• graduates in chemistry or a closely related discipline who wish to specialise in environmental science or environmental analysis
• graduates with no previous experience of environmental or analytical science who require a conversion route
• graduates with some training at undergraduate level who require advanced study

Course content

Topics include:

Research methods
Radiochemistry
Environmental assessment
Modern methods of water pollution monitoring
Solid waste management
Professional skills
Research project

Careers

Graduates of this course will enter a wide variety of industries including environmental management/consultancy, national laboratories, regulatory authorities, chemicals and instrument companies; a proportion go on to study for a PhD at Loughborough University or other institutions.

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How to Apply

Information on how to apply, the application process, funding, accommodation etc. is provided in the General Information pages.