Northumbria University

Course Details

Analytical Sciences BSc (Hons)

Course Description

Laboratory analytical sciences are a cornerstone of the industrial science sector and are a vital part of industries as diverse as those across the chemical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, medical and biomedical sciences, biological sciences, food and nutritional sciences, biotechnology, forensic sciences and environmental sciences. Although broad, this range features common analytical concepts and a range of instrumental and laboratory-techniques that are utilised across the spectrum and, as a result, analytical science is a substantial and growing international employer. This Honours level completion award offers a flexible programme of study that allows students with a broad range of suitable qualifications (broadly from the chemical or biological subject areas) an opportunity to develop and focus their knowledge into analytical science within one of the aforementioned sub-areas and thereby equip themselves for a future career with or without further study. Laboratory studies and hands-on use of advanced instrumental or lab techniques plays a significant role in the programme and this includes an opportunity to engage with a laboratory-based research project in a chosen subject.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

Analytical sciences across the biological/chemical sciences are a major employer world-wide and this programme is designed to help feed into that ever expanding sector. This programme is designed to offer an insight into the analytical sciences as they are currently used in industry. Additional, more forward looking and horizon scanning opportunities are provided through the research-led and research informed topic and project that are embedded within the programme design, This latter feature also offers student the necessary background for further studies at MSc or PhD level if that is their chosen career pathway. Dependent on option module choices and the selection of research project and independent literature review specialisms this programme provides an appropriate programme of study that offers opportunities in any of the chemical, biological, food, pharmaceutical, forensic, and environmental sciences industries.




Analytical Sciences BSc (Hons) Northumbria University