Our Analytical Chemistry master's is designed to equip you with knowledge and skills that are applicable in a range of contexts, including food, pharmaceuticals and environmental analysis.

What does an analytical chemist do?

Typical employers | Qualifications and training | Key skills

Graduates from the programme have progressed to rewarding careers in a range of industries including drug synthesis and development, pharmaceutical analysis, drug formulation and delivery, food science and technology, water purification, research and teaching. Example job titles have included Analytical Scientist, Analytical Chemist, and Process Technologist.

Recent graduate destinations include:

  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Intertek
  • LGC Forensics
  • Nemaura Pharma Ltd
  • Novartis
  • PCI Services
  • Reckitt Benckiser
  • Sanofi Genzyme
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance

Many of our students also go on to PhD study, including at Loughborough, where they have undertaken research into medical breath analysis and novel energy applications.