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MSc Analytical and Forensic Chemistry
The University of Hull - Physical Sciences
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Course Summary
- Type: MSc
- Location: Kingston upon Hull
- Duration: 1 Year
- Deadline: Ongoing
Course Description
Duration: Full-time 1 year.Attendance: 5 days per week.
Entry requirements: A first or second class BSc Honours degree (or equivalent), from a recognised academic institution, is required for direct entry. A minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with 5.5 in each skills) or TOEFL (internet-based test) with a mark of 79 overall (Listening 17, Reading, 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17) or other University-accepted equivalent.
About the programme
This MSc is aimed at those with a strong interest in modern instrumentation and in novel methods of chemical and forensic analysis. Advances in analytical science have produced a revolution in forensic, environmental and pharmaceutical science. There is a strong worldwide demand for imaginative, skilled analysts with knowledge and hands-on experience of modern analytical instrumentation.
Forensic science is a multidisciplinary activity which relies on chemical and analytical techniques to provide invaluable evidence from investigations of disasters, accidents and criminal activities. It may involve the detection of tiny amounts of explosives, poisons and drugs or the identification of fibres, paints, combustion residues, glass fragments or counterfeit currency. Forensic work is also of a biological nature, with crime detection techniques such as DNA fingerprinting requiring an understanding of the underlying biochemistry.
Programme content
In Semester 1 you take two core modules and choose one other module from a list of options. These are designed to give a broad and balanced understanding of the most important developments in modern chemistry.
In Semester 2 you use key research tools – such as online information retrieval – to learn about the background and the planning behind your chosen research project. You also develop specialist knowledge of analytical and forensic chemistry through modules in advanced analytical chemistry and advanced forensic science and toxicology.
In Semester 3 you complete an advanced analytical and forensic chemistry research project culminating in a Masters-level thesis and an oral presentation of your research successes.
Core modules
Semester 1
- Forensic Science and Analytical Techniques
- Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Semester 2
- MSc Literature Project
- Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry
- Advanced Forensic Science and Toxicology
Semester 3
- MSc Project
Optional modules
Semester 1 – two modules chosen from
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 2
- Hot Topics in Physical Chemistry
Assessment
Assessment is through examinations, reports and assignments, with a project dissertation at the MSc stage.
Special features
This MSc is designed to give advanced knowledge and hands-on experience of modern analytical techniques and forensic case studies.
The University’s Analytical Science Group has an international reputation for its innovative approach to analytical and forensic chemistry. Its position as one of the UK’s premier analytical groups and its range of state-of-the-art instrumentation and facilities make it uniquely capable of delivering this distinctive programme.
