Msc in Chemistry - Environmental Analytical Chemistry

On completion of this MSc course, you will be able to:

• identify, formulate, analyse and solve problems in the analysis of chemical compounds
• outline fundamental and applied aspects of chemical analysis
• design and carry out a method of pharmaceutical and chemical analysis, including instrumental analysis
• prepare written laboratory reports that provide a description of the experiment, explain the experiment and reasoning clearly, and provide an appropriate conclusion
• communicate effectively with the chemistry, environmental and pharmaceutical communities
• carry out research and method development in chemical, pharmaceutical and environmental analysis
• prepare a written research report in the form of a dissertation

The MSc course in Environmental Analytical Chemistry consists of eight course modules that include lectures, set practical sessions, career service workshops, industry guest lectures, industry workshops and site visits and a six-month research project.
 

Students study 90 credits course work from the following modules:
 

Core Modules (60 credits)

• CM6012 Modern Analytical Techniques, Chemical Data Analysis and GLP (10 credits) 
• CM6013 Separation Science, Sensors and Process Analytical Technology (10 credits) 
• CM6014 Materials, Pharmaceutical and Bio-analysis (10 credits) 
• CM6015 Practice of Analytical Chemistry (10 credits) 
• CM6027 Industry Led Workshops (5 credits) 
• CM6027 Taught Postgraduate Transferable Skills Development (5 credits) 
• EV4002 Environmental Monitoring (10 credits)

Research Project Module (30 credits)

• CM6021 Research Project and Dissertation in Environmental Analytical Chemistry (30 credits)
   

• Candidates must have obtained at least a Second Class Honours in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent in a subject(s) related to that of the MSc programme.
• The number of places is limited and selection will be made on the basis of the candidate's performance in his/her primary degree. Graduates with equivalent qualifications in related areas of science and technology, or with proven and relevant industrial experience can be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for places following interview and assessment.
   

Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & ExaminationsThe minimum English language entry requirements for admission onto a postgraduate programme at UCC are outlined below. These requirements are for postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English. If Gaeilge (Irish) is your first language these requirements do not apply to you.There are a small number of programmes with a higher minimum English language entry requirement and we list these below under Programmes with a Higher Minimum English Language Requirement.IELTS*  
 

• 6.5 Overall
• 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
   

TOEFL iBT  

• 90 Overall
• Listening 20
• Reading 19
• Speaking 21
• Writing 20

The EU fee for this course is €7,630 (excluding €1,000 bench fee).
 

The Non-EU fee for this course is €22,600 (excluding bench fee).
 

Deposits

If your course required a deposit, that figure will be deducted from your second semester fee payment in January.
 

EU student fee payment

Fees for EU students are payable in two equal instalments. First payment at registration in August and the second in January.
 

International student fee payment

International Students can pay in two equal instalments once they have paid the appropriate deposit. The initial payment is due on registration and the balance usually by the end of January.

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.