Analytical Science for Industry provides a thorough grounding in all aspects of separation science and mass spectrometry plus a three-month internship. Modules include: Principles of Analytical Science; Advanced Separation Science; Advanced Mass Spectrometry; Novel & Emerging Technologies; and Research Project. Leads to PhD study, laboratory-based research or other science-related careers.
KEY BENEFITS
- Small class size, lectures from the experts in their field and using state of the art liquid chromatographs and mass spectrometers will ensure that you receive first rate up-to-date knowledge to advance your career for the next five years and beyond.
- Close links and regular speakers from industrial sponsors and international companies giving students insights and up-to-the-minute knowledge of the subject area providing up-to-date knowledge.
- A hands-on component, which includes problem solving, represents a significant portion of this programme.
- The three-month industrial placements ensure a head start into industry and open up a variety of career opportunities.
- Located in the heart of London.
KEY FACTS
Student destinations
PhD; laboratory-based research careers; other science-related careers.
Programme leader/s
Dr Mark Parkin
Awarding Institution
King's College London
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent)
UK 180/ECTS 90
Duration
One year FT, two years PT, September to September.
Location
Waterloo Campus; some projects may take place on non-campus locations.
Year of entry 2013
Offered by
School of Biomedical Sciences
Department of Forensic and Analytical Science
Closing date
Places are highly sought after and you are therefore strongly advised to apply as soon as possible. We operate a closing date of 1 June, beyond which your application will only be considered if places are still available.
Overseas and EU applicants must satisfy the language requirements for King’s postgraduate programmes
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/apply/lang. We advise that applicants assess their current language level as early as possible. Applicants planning to attend a King’s pre-sessional language course are advised to apply for their Masters programme in good time. Depending on language requirements, pre-sessional courses start in May, June and July. Details of dates, fees, application deadlines and minimum entry levels for the Pre-sessional can be found at
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/elc/study/pre-sessional We recommend early application to the Pre-sessional (minimum of one month before the course you want to follow) as courses fill up quickly
Approximately 5 FT, 5 PT.
Fees
PT Home: £9500 (2013)
PT Overseas: £5250 (2013)
FT Home: £10500 (2013)
FT Overseas: £19000 (2013)
CONTACTS
Contact information
Postgraduate Admissions at Guy's Campus, tel 020 7848 8390.
Email
PURPOSE
To enable students to pursue careers in the pharmaceutical, environmental, biomedical and chemical fields. This is achieved by providing a thorough grounding in all aspects of separation science and mass spectrometry, together with a three-month project placement to ensure a head start into industry and a variety of career opportunities.
DESCRIPTION
Analytical science is the key to reliable analysis, which is essential to most areas of science. This programme has been designed to meet the current and future needs of chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
This unique hands-on course has been established, in recognition of the global shortage of skilled analytical scientists, with backing from many of the industry giants.
- Small class sizes, lectures from the experts in their field and using state of the art liquid chromatographs and mass spectrometers will ensure that you receive first rate up-to date knowledge to advance your career for the next five years and beyond.
- Close links and regular speakers from industrial sponsors and international companies giving students insights and up-to-the-minute knowledge of the subject area.
- A hands-on component, which includes problem solving, represents a significant portion of this programme.
- The three-month industrial placements ensure a head start into industry and open up a variety of career opportunities.
STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Core programme content
Please see the modules below for further information.
FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT
The assessment of each taught module (Modules I to IV) comprises a written examination paper and coursework (practical reports, essays, MCQs). On completion of each module, the appropriate three hour examination is taken in either January or April. Module V (Research Project) is judged on the basis of a literature review presented in June and a journal article presented in mid-August. The final examination takes place in early September, and ALL students are required to be available at this time for a poster presentation of their work. The provisional results of the MSc examination are published later that week. The award of the degree requires a successful performance in all five modules.
MODULES
More information on typical programme modules.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.
Module code: 7BBFA003
Credit level: 7
In this module, you have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience operating mass spectrometers in practical classes and workshops. The workshops include:
- Tuning the mass spectrometer
- Mass range, scan and selected ion monitoring
- MS/MS – selected reaction monitoring
- MS/MS – precursor ion scanning
- MS/MS – neutral loss scanning
- Identification of a substance in a matrix
- Quantification of a substance in a sample
- The use of MALDI and ESI for protein identification
Module code: 7BBFA002
Credit level: 7
This module provides an in-depth understanding of separation techniques used in analytical chemistry and its role in analytical science. It focuses on the mechanisms of separation and microseparation techniques including:
- SFC – a very important technique for chiral separations
- CZE – large molecule analysis and use in chiral
- separations
- Ultra High Pressure LC
The module also covers detection methods and the importance of chirality, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.
Module code: 7BBFA004
Credit level: 7
The aim of this module is to provide you with a good understanding of the applicability of novel and emerging technologies to sample analysis. It brings together these techniques, including:
- Chromatographic techniques (SFC)
- Mass spectrometric techniques (SIFT-MS, DART and Accelerator Mass Spectrometry)
- Spectroscopic and related techniques (SPR, EPR, NQR, VCD)
- Novel detection systems
- New techniques under development
There is a large problem-solving element where you will be asked to propose the most suitable analytical technique(s) to validate methodology and apply them to samples. Typically, these involve half-day experiments, using instruments that have either been loaned by companies or made available to the programme through on-site visits.
Module code: 7BBFA001
Credit level: 7
The aim of this module is to introduce you to the major chromatographic
and spectroscopic techniques and instrumentation used in analytical
science, the scientific principles underlying the instrumentation, and
its use in sample analysis.
Topics include:
- Chromatography (GC,HPLC, CE, chirality, immunoaffinity)
- Spectroscopy (electromagnetic, electronic, vibrational, NMR, MS)
- Mathematics for analysts
- Specimen preparation and extraction
- Quality assurance
Module code: 7BBFA005
Credit level: 7
A three-month industrial placement in the UK, tailored to future employment and ensuring a head start into industry.
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
General entry advice
Minimum 2:1 first degree or an overseas equivalent in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy or a related discipline.
APPLYING TO KING'S
To apply for graduate study at King's you will need to complete our graduate online application form. Applying online makes applying easier and quicker for you, and means we can receive your application faster and more securely.
King's does not normally accept paper copies of the graduate application form as applications must be made online. However, if you are unable to access the online graduate application form, please contact the relevant admissions/School Office at King's for advice.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Your application will be assessed by the Programme Director, who will consult other members of the academic staff involved in teaching the programme. We aim to process all applications within two to three weeks, following receipt of the required information. However, between May and July, and during holiday periods, applications may take longer to process. You are welcome to telephone the Programme Director to discuss your application and/or arrange a visit to the department.
PERSONAL STATEMENT & SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Please give any information you consider relevant to your application not mentioned elsewhere on the form, eg appropriate industrial experience or work placements; research projects undertaken; and why this particular programme appeals to you in relation to your future career aspirations.
FUNDING
The majority of FT students are self-funded or have career development loans; PT students are generally funded by their employers.
Staff profiles
Analytical Science for Industry MSc
Professor David Cowan BPharm, PhD, FRPharmS, co-founded the Drug Control Centre in 1978, and became its Director in 1990.
He coordinates the major laboratories of the Drug Control Centre. He has published extensively in the field of pharmaceutical analysis especially as it relates to detecting drug administration in sport The group has continued to develop analytical approaches and to apply advanced analytical techniques to investigate drug administration both licit and illicit. Cowan is particular interested in the use of mass spectrometry as the key technique.
The Centre is regularly approached for advice and analytical services to the British Transport Authority, the Armed Services and the Home Office. Cowan’s experience and his methodology were features of the successful London 2012 Olympics bid and the Drug Control Centre will play a major role in the drug monitoring programme for the event.
He has served on a number of national and international committees including the Council of Europe Working Party investigating Drug Abuse in Sport that led to the first World Anti-Doping Convention; the Laboratory Representative on the International Olympic Committee’s Medical Commission, and the World Anti-doping Agency’s Laboratory Accreditation sub-committee. He is a Member of the Crippen Club for Distinguished Toxicologists.
He was a Visiting Laboratory Director at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games, where the first NESP positive was discovered. He was also a member of the IOC Medical Commission for the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000 and the Turin Winter Olympic Games in 2006.
The Drug Control Centre undertook the sample analysis during the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games and Professor Cowan was Co-Director of the laboratory for the Malaysian Games in 1998 and in 2006 directed the testing for the Olympic Council for Asia’s 15th Asian Games held in Qatar.