University of Huddersfield
Analytical Chemistry MSc
University of Huddersfield

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Analytical Chemistry MSc and other courses in Chemistry at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemistry.

Overall student satisfaction
68 /100
50 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Chemistry

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemistry at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24500 £21500 £26000
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £28000 £18000 - £25500 £19500 - £30500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26075 £25993 £30533
25-75 percentile range £23037 - £30143 £20928 - £32116 £24911 - £38954

Course Description

This course provides postgraduate education in Analytical Chemistry, a specialism which is a major source of employment for scientists. Analytical Chemistry involves the identification and measurement of chemicals, be they in industrial processes, humans or materials. This course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the most recent technological developments and applications in Analytical Chemistry. Instrumental techniques used in the analysis of organic compounds, metals, solids, etc. are all covered. Possible sources of error in experimental and instrumental analysis are discussed, thus allowing the correct interpretation of experimentally-derived scientific data There is the opportunity to study a specialised module in the area of biochemical analysis or pharmaceutical analysis. This course is two thirds taught material and one third research project.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Analytical Chemistry MSc at University of Huddersfield

20% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
20% Teaching Professionals
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Finance Professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals

Modules are mainly assessed by assignments, problem solving exercises, assessment of laboratory skills and written examinations. The research project is assessed by written report and oral presentation.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

For further information please visit https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Analytical Chemistry, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Entry requirements for this course are normally:

  • A minimum of a lower second class honours degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy or a related subject.

Costs

Tuition Fees Analytical Chemistry MSc

England UK £7900 year 1
Northern Ireland £7900 year 1
Scotland £7900 year 1
Wales £7900 year 1
Channel Islands £7900 year 1
Ireland £7900 year 1
EU £18700 year 1
International £18700 year 1

Additional fee information

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

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.

University Rankings

#41
University Guru Meta Ranking
of University of Huddersfield

among 379 universities in England UK
based on 30 different rankings

Positions of University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.

Natural Sciences

    • #20 
    • #26 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #38 
    • #47 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #41 
    • #1370 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]

See all 30 university rankings of University of Huddersfield

About University of Huddersfield

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Student composition of University of Huddersfield

undergraduates:
11075
postgraduates:
3010
Total:
14085
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FAQ about Analytical Chemistry MSc University of Huddersfield

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 660 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £24500 15 months after graduation, £21500 3 years after graduation and £26000 after graduation.

  • Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (20%), Teaching Professionals (20%), Information Technology Professionals (5%), Quality and Regulatory Professionals (5%)

  • 50 graduates rated the course 68. This means that 68% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Analytical Chemistry MSc is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Huddersfield.

  • It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 135 which is among the Percentile among all Analytical Chemistry students in the UK.