Analytical Sciences and Instrumentation MSc

The University of Warwick

Course modalities offered

On campus - Main Site
Sep 1, 2022 Full-time - 1 years

On campus - Main Site
Sep 1, 2022 Part-time - 2 years

Key Course Facts

Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Master of Science, MSc
Subject	Control Systems

Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Master of Science, MSc
Subject	Control Systems

Course Description

Gain hands-on experience on Warwick's Analytical Sciences and Instrumentation MSc. Warwick's Chemistry department offers an expertly designed programme, combining the departments of Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Engineering and Life Sciences. Warwick is highly ranked within the UK league tables, and is 61st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2022). This course has been designed for those looking to undertake a PhD or career in analytical sciences.

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Course overview Delivered by internationally leading experts from the Departments of Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Engineering and Life Sciences as well as from our industrial partners, this Royal Society of Chemistry accredited degree course enables you to gain hands-on practical experience with a range of equipment relevant to wider analytical sciences. This will enable you to work in any modern laboratory and give you an excellent opportunity to start your career in the field of analytical sciences.

You will have the opportunity to undertake a cutting-edge project with a world-leading research group. When you graduate, you will be positioned to take up employment in research/development roles within a number of sectors, or to progress to PhD study.

You can find out more about the Department of Chemistry by joining our Webinars.

Dr Nikola Chmel is the head of the MSc in Analytical Sciences and Instrumentation. Please contact [email protected] with any Chemistry specific department questions, where course directors Dr Nikola Chmel and Dr Remzi Becer are available to discuss any queries.

Examined component (%): Taught modules are generally 50%. Assessed by coursework component (%): Taught modules are generally 50%; research projects are assessed by a variety of assessment methods.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees
- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Arts
- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Business, Computer and Social Studies
- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Faculty of Sciences excepting MORSE

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Analytical Sciences and Instrumentation, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

**Minimum requirements:** 2:ii undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject. **English language requirements** You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: - Band A - IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0. **International qualifications:** We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page. **Additional requirements** There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of The University of Warwick in top UK and global rankings.

THE World University Rankings
year	rank
2011	157
2012	124
2013	141
2014	103
2015	80
2016	82
2017	91
2018	79
2019	77
2020	77
2021	78
2022	104
2023	106

QS World University Rankings
year	rank
2012	58
2013	64
2014	61
2015	48
2016	51
2017	57
2018	54
2019	62
2020	62
2021	61
2022	64
2023	67

ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
year	rank
2003	301
2004	202
2005	203
2006	201
2007	203
2008	152
2009	152
2010	151
2011	151
2012	151
2013	151
2014	151
2015	92
2016	151
2017	101
2018	101
2019	101
2020	101
2021	101
2022	101

The Times Good University Guide
year	rank
2008	7
2009	6
2010	8
2011	8
2012	10
2013	10
2014	8
2015	6
2016	7
2017	9
2018	10
2019	10
2020	10
2021	8
2022	9

CUG The Complete University Guide
year	rank
2007	8
2008	5
2009	6
2010	7
2011	8
2012	6
2013	8
2014	7
2015	7
2016	8
2017	8
2018	9
2019	11
2020	11
2021	10
2022	10

The Guardian League Table
year	rank
2008	4
2009	4
2010	3
2011	6
2012	5
2013	10
2014	9
2015	6
2016	9
2017	8
2018	8
2019	9
2020	8
2021	6
2022	8
2023	9

See all 36 university rankings of The University of Warwick

About The University of Warwick

The University of Warwick, often shortened to Warw, is a government funded research university situated on the outer limits of Coventry, England. With an eye on the future, Warw intends to establish itself by 2030 as one of the world’s exceptional universities, helping to transform the region, country and world for collective good by the application of research. The main campus is located between Coventry and Warwickshire on almost three square kilometres of leafy woodland.

Student composition of The University of Warwick

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:: 17910
postgraduates:: 7375
Total:: 25285

Source: Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022

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