Why choose this course?
Boost your employability with this MSc in Analytical Chemistry.
You will build on your previous chemistry knowledge and continue to develop skills to prepare you for your career, including problem solving, organisation, data collation, review and synopsis.
You will study good measurement and scientific practice, and the evaluation and interpretation of data.
Your independent project can be an excellent selling point when looking for a job or promotion; you may be offered a placement within industry to carry it out.
What you will study
You will gain the key skills required in this specialised area of analytical chemistry, including good measurement and scientific practice, evaluation interpretation of data, and other professional and organisational skills. You will also study core analytical techniques and their applications. You may also be offered a placement within industry (depending on your results and project availability), where you will carry out your independent research project.
For a student to go on placement they are required to pass every module first time with no reassessments. It is the responsibility of individual students to find a suitable paid placement. Students will be supported by our dedicated placement team in securing this opportunity.
Careers and recruitment advice
The Faculty has a specialist employability team. It provides friendly and high-quality careers and recruitment guidance, including advice and sessions on job-seeking skills such as CV preparation, application forms and interview techniques. Specific advice is also available for international students about the UK job market and employers' expectations and requirements.
The team runs employer events throughout the year, including job fairs, key speakers from industry and interviews on campus. These events give you the opportunity to hear from, and network with, employers in an informal setting.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
Penrhyn Road Campus
Penrhyn Road,
Kingston upon Thames,
London,
KT1 2EE, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Penrhyn Road Campus
Penrhyn Road,
Kingston upon Thames,
London,
KT1 2EE, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Kingston enjoys an extremely high graduate employment rate, with 92 per cent of graduates employed or in further study within fifteen months