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MChem Chemistry with Analytical Chemistry and Toxicology
The University of Hull - Physical Sciences
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Course Summary
- Type: MChem
- Location: Kingston upon Hull
- Duration: 4 Years
- Deadline: Ongoing
Course Description
OverviewThe need for well-trained analysts is expanding worldwide, especially in pharmaceutical, biomedical, industrial, food and environmental sciences. This course is designed to meet the requirements of these and related areas and for students with a strong interest in instrumentation, analysis, forensic science and toxicology.
The MChem degree provides a complete training for those who aspire to the highest level – along with a good basic knowledge of chemistry – and allows considerable specialisation in analytical chemistry and the fundamentals of toxicology. Chemistry with Analytical Chemistry and Toxicology offers excellent, worldwide career opportunities, not least for those who wish to become forensic scientists.
Course structure
The first two years
Core modules account for 80% of each course. These include theoretical and practical aspects of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry and transferable skills such as communication, group working, computing and information technology. Optional modules account for the remaining 20% and cover a wide range of topics to extend and develop your knowledge and interests.
They include areas designed to widen your expertise, such as biology, physics and support in mathematics, and new topics designed to widen your interests. Fundamentals of analytical chemistry such as spectrometry and chromatography are taught within the core programme, and specialist analytical, biomedical and toxicology topics are introduced in additional modules.
The third year
MChem students pursue advanced analytical, spectroscopic and toxicology topics in theory and practice. The practical work includes hands-on experience of today’s instrumental techniques. In the second semester, students conduct a research project which takes the form of a group project that will foster communication, project development and leadership skills of the type used in industrial research project.
All students present their research results to the department. Presentation, communication, computer, internet, information retrieval and problem-solving skills – essential for all careers, scientific or otherwise – are thus integrated within the courses.
The fourth year
All students follow advanced, specialist analytical and toxicology modules reflecting up-to-the-minute topics drawn from key international developments such as process analysis, chemometrics, sensors and ‘lab-on-a-chip’ research. These give students the knowledge and expertise needed to become professional analytical scientists and the skills needed to pursue and lead research in a university or industrial setting.
Through the year, students develop a research project, normally in the analytical science research groups in the department, employing the same methodology used in an industrial or academic setting. In the first semester, students develop an understanding of the context, potential benefits and worldwide knowledge-base of their chosen research area, using databases and internet-based resources. Most of the laboratory work for the project is carried out in the second semester. All students present their research results to the department, write an extended dissertation detailing their results and conclusions and construct a website to present their work. For almost all students, the research project proves to be the most rewarding and enjoyable part of their degree, and this is reflected in the large percentage who continue to pursue their interests in research careers. The department-wide research base means that projects can be offered in – among others – analytical, drug design, forensic, nanotechnology, computing and educational areas.
Study information
The academic year at Hull is split into two semesters: the first starts in late September and the second finishes in June, with vacations at Christmas and Easter. Each semester consists of a teaching period followed by a period of assessment.
Each course is made up of modules, taught through a variety of lectures and workshops, small-group seminars, tutorials and laboratory classes. Typically, students will have 10 hours of lectures per week, up to 4 hours a week of tutorial-workshops and from 7 to 16 hours a week in the laboratory. Assessment is through a combination of examinations and continually assessed coursework. These assessments are focused around the laboratory (35%), coursework (15%) and examination (50%). All practical work is continuously assessed. The final-year research project is assessed continuously and through a final report and presentation.
Credits are earned from the successful completion of each module, and all modules count towards the final degree. The module and credit system allows greater flexibility within our courses and between the many different universities that operate the same system.
Entry requirements
Students with a wide range of qualifications have very successfully studied for a chemistry degree at Hull. Our entry requirements range between 280 and 300 points (with at least a B in Chemistry) at A level or equivalent, depending on the range of subjects offered and the UCAS personal statements, but offers may vary in individual cases and circumstances. The University encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We consider applicants on the basis of academic qualifications (see above) and/or on the basis of other relevant knowledge and skills. In Chemistry we have a particularly strong record of success with mature students, whose applications are always warmly welcomed.
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