Analytical Chemistry MSc
University of Huddersfield

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.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 | |
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Median salary | £24500 | £21500 | £26000 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28000 | £18000 - £25500 | £19500 - £30500 |
All Chemistry courses of University of Huddersfield
Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26075 | £25993 | £30533 |
25-75 percentile range | £23037 - £30143 | £20928 - £32116 | £24911 - £38954 |
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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.
This particular course
Current jobs
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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 |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry
All Chemistry courses of University of Huddersfield
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
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 |
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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
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
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- #20
- #26
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #38
- #47
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #41
- #1370
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- Chemistry
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
[Published 15 June, 2024]
See all 30 university rankings of University of Huddersfield
About University of Huddersfield
List of 368 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Huddersfield - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Analytical Chemistry”: 415 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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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.
- University of Huddersfield achieved the highest ranking for Chemistry. It is ranked #26 in (Chemistry). See all subject rankings for University of Huddersfield.
- 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.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2024