Department of Chemistry
University of Warwick
Who should apply?
• Newly qualified Scientists seeking to start or develop a career as an analytical specialist or boost existing qualifications with an MSc from a top-ranking University
• Students wishing to enhance existing Undergraduate Degrees with strong analytical skills in Chemistry
• Students with industrial and practical experience seeking to become analytical specialists or seeking to boost existing careers
• Those seeking to enhance personal and professional development whilst remaining in employment
*** STIPENDS OF UP TO £10k + FEES AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ***
The MSc IAMBEC course is a one year full-time degree programme and provides advanced research-led training and direct practical experience in state-of-the-art analytical and instrumental methods.
Warwick’s excellence in Analytical Science Research and Training has recently been recognised by a major funding initiative by the EPSRC, which has led to the foundation of the new Interdisciplinary Warwick Centre for Analytical Science, with major investments in infrastructure, instrumentation, and research personnel. Our 2008 IAMBEC students will have the opportunity to be part of this exciting new development.
The staff who will teach and supervise your studies are recognised both for their teaching excellence and research quality, and include academic members of the Department as well as respected industrialists from companies such as Syngenta and ICI.
Each of the nine taught modules (e.g. Biophysical Techniques and Instrumental Design, Bioimaging and Arrays, Mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy, Chromatography, Elemental Analysis, Electroanalytical Chemistry) features both theoretical and practical teaching. Practical sessions emphasise data acquisition and interpretation, following protocols of international standard as expected in Industry.
During the 5-month research project, in which you will work together with experienced researchers from academia and/or Industry, you will develop enhanced research and experimental skills that are directly applicable to Industrial and Research careers.
The course has been supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) for the last ten years, has been critically acclaimed by industrial and academic employers, and falls under the EPSRC Collaborative Training Account scheme awarded to the University of Warwick, to stimulate research-led education linking academia and industry.
“Characterisation of chemical products is of the utmost importance. Chemistry is fundamental to the global economy, with analytical chemists central to this growth. The Masters course at the University of Warwick Chemistry Department provides exceptional theoretical and practical skills and produces the highest quality graduates year after year.”
Prof. David M. Haddleton, founder and chief technology officer of Warwick Effect Polymers, Ltc.
General funding sources
For general sources of funding that may apply to this study opportunity, visit the page(s) below.
Funding information
- Funding applies to:
- EU applicants (including UK)
- Funding notes:
- *A number of studentships funded by the EPSRC (currently a stipend of £10K and full payment of fees) are available for UK citizens, or EU citizens that have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, and have graduated, or expect to graduate, with a first or second class BSc degree.
