Postgraduate Taught

Analytical and Forensic Chemistry

Medical sciences student working in the laboratory
chemistry student observing flask
Chemistry beakers
University crime scene lab room
Researcher using glass sample slide in the laboratory
Our Masters programme prepares you for a career in analytical chemistry.
You’ll learn with industry-standard instrumentation in our cutting-edge facilities.
There’s a huge demand for analytical scientists and our close links with industry inform our teaching, so that you learn the skills the sector needs.
You could go on to a career a in forensic analysis, helping provide evidence for investigations.
You’ll get hands-on practical experience, developing advanced analytical lab skills.
As well as learning the theory, you'll be hands-on in our industry-standard labs. We also offer placements at the industry giants on our doorstep.
Medical sciences student working in the laboratory
chemistry student observing flask
Chemistry beakers
University crime scene lab room
Researcher using glass sample slide in the laboratory
A female scientist working on equipment in a chemistry lab

Gain the advanced skills and specialist knowledge you need for a career as an analytical scientist.

You’ll develop a deep understanding across a broad range of essential developments in modern analytical and forensic chemistry. And get to grips with industry-standard instrumentation in our cutting-edge facilities to develop your lab-analysis skills.

Our university is the birthplace of one of the most important chemistry innovations in modern times – liquid crystals. You’ll be inspired by that same pioneering thinking and research-led teaching.

  • Develop analytical lab skills

    through hands-on learning

  • Strong links with industry

    inform our relevant teaching

  • State-of-the-art facilities

    like our Mass Spectometry Suite

  • Home of pioneering technology

    like liquid crystal displays

  • Industry-standard

    analytical instruments

Swipe
Course overview
Module options

About this course

You’ll study industry-relevant analytical chemistry areas including process analysis, quality assurance, spectrometry and chromatography. As well as cutting-edge research topics such as lab-on-a-chip technology – one of our many specialisms.

Through hands-on learning, you’ll develop advanced technical and practical skills, taking part in interactive lectures, workshops, laboratory practicals, and computer lab sessions. You’ll learn in our state-of-the-art facilities such as our Mass Spectometry Suite. And build your analytical lab skills working with industry-standard instrumentation and software.

You’ll also develop invaluable professional knowledge including the application of quality assurance and health and safety. Along with key skills such as communication, problem solving, data handling and team working. And get the opportunity to progress your research skills by completing an advanced analytical chemistry research project in a topic of your choice.

We have strong industry links with companies such as AstraZeneca, GSK, Pfizer, Reckitt, and SLB. These close relationships inform our teaching, keeping it industry relevant and give you the chance to hear from guest speakers.

Choose your modules

For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.

Preparation for Research

Training for the research project begins in the first term, with literature searching and reviews on a short topic supervised by one of the academic staff within Chemistry.

Compulsory20 credits

Advanced Research Topics in Analytical and Forensic Chemistry

This module gives you the opportunity to present complex scientific material both orally and in written form which are vital skills for future employment. Your knowledge of the subject and problem-solving abilities will be assessed in a three hour exam and a written assignment.

Compulsory20 credits

Literature Review and Preparation for Project

Preparation for the research project continues with a selection of a research topic supervised by a member of the academic staff and continues with preparing literature searches, project planning, safety and ethical assessments.

Compulsory20 credits

MSc Research Project

This module allows you to perform a detailed literature search, write a substantive literature review and carry out an extended research project in an area of relevance to your degree. You'll gain valuable experience of working in a state-of-the-art research environment at the cutting edge of your discipline.

Compulsory20 credits
4 Modules

Our academics

We carry out research across many scientific areas. Our broad range of specialisms include lab-on-a-chip technology and our pioneering work on liquid crystals paved the way for LCD technology.

Hull’s Analytical Science Group takes an innovative approach to analytical and forensic chemistry.

See more academics for this subject

Entry requirements

What do I need?

Typical offer
2:2 in relevant subject area

Minimum 2.2 Bachelor Honours (or international equivalent) in chemistry or related subjects.

If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements.

In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.

What do I need?

Typical offer
2:2 in relevant subject area

Minimum 2.2 Bachelor Honours (or international equivalent) in chemistry or related subjects.

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University of Hull.

If your English currently does not reach the University’s required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.

Fees & funding

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

  • Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
  • Optional field trips
  • Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
  • Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
  • Student visas (international students)
  • Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Professional-body membership
  • Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

  • Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
  • Optional field trips
  • Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
  • Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
  • Student visas (international students)
  • Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Professional-body membership
  • Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

Our scholarships

We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships for eligible students. They’re awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement and/or to help those on lower incomes.

Scholarships and bursaries are separate to student loans. And the best bit is, you don’t pay a penny back.

Find out more about our scholarships

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

University of Hull undergraduates progressing to a taught masters course may receive a 25% discount on the cost of their tuition fees.

Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship page.

International Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries for international students.

To find out more and see if you're eligible, please visit the International Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Take a look at our facilities

Mass Spectrometry Lab

Equipped with a range of industry-leading equipment, the laboratory is used to test a range of different sample types and supports our teaching and our research.

Elemental Analysis Laboratory

Develop your skills in analytical chemistry in our industry standard, on-campus laboratory.

Brynmor Jones Library

Our seven-storey library is a superb learning space. As well as more than a million books, there’s a variety of study areas, over 400 open-access PCs and one amazing view.

See more in our virtual tour

Look around

Look around

Look around

The mass spectrometry lab
Chemistry Teaching Laboratory
Brynmor Jones Library
eden-rose-chemistry

Future prospects

You’ll graduate ready for work as an analytical chemist – or you could progress to a PhD in the field.

The demand for qualified analytical scientists is huge. You could go on to an analytical chemistry career in a broad range of sectors including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, recycling. The knowledge and skills you will learn on this MSc will also prepare you for a career in forensic science, providing invaluable evidence from investigations of disasters, accidents and criminal activities.

University of Hull Open Day

Your next steps

Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply.

Make your application online now, and our admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible to make you an offer.

Not ready to apply?

We regularly deliver virtual and on-campus events to help you discover your perfect postgraduate course, whether it’s a subject you already love or something completely different. Our events are an opportunity for you to chat to tutors and current students and find out about the career options a postgraduate degree could lead to.

You may also be interested in…

All modules presented on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.

Top