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MSc Analytical Chemistry

UK

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What will I learn?

Course summary

  • Develop the expertise you need to work as an analytical chemist, Â鶹ԭ´´ renowned active researchers.
  • Operate cutting-edge, industry-standard analytical lab instruments.
  • Learn to obtain and interpret analytical information using a variety of products.
  • Apply experimental design techniques and use statistical methods for data evaluation.
  • Attain a solid grounding in laboratory quality management.

On this course, you'll advance your knowledge of analytical chemistry, and learn how it can be applied to different industries. You gain experience and understanding of key techniques in separation sciences, including liquid and gas chromatography, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, such as atomic absorption and emission, NMR and IR and how analytical technologies can be applied to solve complex biological problems.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

Throughout the course, you’ll undertake practical work and research in state-of-the-art laboratories and teaching laboratories which prepare you for industry. Our researchers are renowned specialists in analytical chemistry - and are active in their field. This provides you with not only the day-to-day experience needed for employment in the field, but with useful contacts.

You gain experience and understanding of key techniques in separation sciences, including liquid and gas chromatography, and atomic and molecular spectroscopy, such as atomic absorption and emission, NMR and IR. Modules may include Forensic Drug Analysis, Innovations in Analytical Science and Advanced Laboratory and Research Methods.

You learn through

  • lectures and seminars
  • a programme of laboratory classes
  • full semester research project

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in:

  • academic or industrial research
  • quality assurance
  • analytical laboratories
  • the pharmaceutical industry.

Which department am I in?

Sheffield Hallam University

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£17,205.00 (18,74,591) per year
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

Expected August 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Sheffield Hallam University

City Campus,

Howard Street,

Sheffield,

S1 1WB, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

A 2:1 in a relevant Honours degree is normally accepted as the entry requirement for the course. Applicants with a 2:2 are also actively encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants with alternative qualifications with academic attainment or skills in subjects which are directly relevant to the course will also be considered. If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. TOEFL iBT (Including TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition) with Overall: 79 in Listening: 17, Speaking: 20, Reading: 18 and Writing: 18

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 for outstanding support for student success and progression.

  • Awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
  • One of the most affordable places to live in the UK
  • University of the Year at the 2022 Educate North Awards
  • Three brand new buildings opening in the next year