Compulsory modules

Spectroscopy and Structural Analysis (15 credits)

The aims of this module are to make the student aware of the range of techniques available for analysis, characterization and structure determination of a range of inorganic and organic materials.

Professional Skills and Dissertation (30 credits)

The aims of this module are for the student to develop professional and transferable skills appropriate to the working environment of a chemical scientist in a research & development role, and to use these skills to prepare a literature review and project plan.

Optional modules

Innovations in Analytical Science (15 credits)

The aims of this module are to develop an understanding of the processes leading to innovation in analytical science; to introduce students to the methods of critical evaluation of the scientific literature in developing fields; to develop advanced independent scholarship.

Innovations in Medicinal Chemistry (15 credits)

The aims of this module are to:

  • Develop in students an understanding of the processes leading to innovation in medicinal chemistry.
  • To introduce them to the methods of critical evaluation of the scientific literature in developing fields, and to develop advanced independent scholarship.