Environmental Analytical Chemistry

The Environmental Analytical Chemistry course at University College Cork is a one-year course designed to provide you with the theoretical and practical skills for employment in a diverse range of industries that require analytical expertise.

Careers Information

The MSc courses aim to provide you with the necessary skill set to develop methods and solve problems as demanded by many industries today (including pharmaceutical, environmental and forensic analytical laboratories). You are also introduced to research and innovation in analytical science.

Many analytical chemists, pharmaceutical chemical analysts and environmental chemical analysts go on to pursue careers in industry, government and forensic laboratories and opportunities for further research often result.

The course sets out to bridge the gap between the current undergraduate degree knowledge and what is relevant and expected by industry. There is a strong emphasis on developing transferable skills and ensuring that the career path for the student is either industry or academically focused. A large percentage of students gain employment in industry after completion of the course, however a number of graduates also decide to progress to international PhD opportunities.

Courses include:

• Modern Analytical Techniques, Chemical Data Analysis and GLP

• Separation Science, Sensors and Process Analytical Technology

• Materials, Pharmaceutical and Bio-analysis

• Practice of Analytical Chemistry

• Industry Led Workshops

• Taught Postgraduate Transferable Skills Development

• Environmental Monitoring