Analytical Bioscience

Birkbeck, University of London
Postgraduate PgDip Full-time 1 Year Chemistry

About this course

Our analytical bioscience postgraduate course provides hands-on experience and training in a wide range of analysis techniques and instrumentation used in the molecular biosciences, biomedical and pharmaceutical sectors.

This degree in analytical bioscience is designed to allow flexibility in attendance requirements and offers the opportunity to complete a novel research project in one of our excellent research laboratories.

We offer this course as a Master’s and Postgraduate Diploma. For the Diploma, you study fewer modules and do not complete a dissertation.

Highlights

  • Part of the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology, a joint initiative with University College London.

  • Birkbeck offers you state-of-the-art instrumental and computing facilities, with the possibility of collaborating with industry.

  • Working with the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology we also provide a seminar programme and skills training across disciplines.

  • In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), in a joint submission with UCL, Biological Sciences at Birkbeck were ranked 11th in the UK, with a research environment supporting world-leading and internationally excellent research.

  • The MSc is a very flexible modular course: one-third is delivered by distance learning, allowing you to combine study with other commitments.

    Careers and employability

    Graduates can pursue career paths in the health sector, academic research, toxicology and pharmaceuticals. Possible professions include:

  • analytical chemist

  • biomedical scientist

  • research scientist (life sciences)

  • toxicologist

  • clinical research associate

  • science writer

  • scientific laboratory technician.

    We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    2111 Chemical scientists
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    3213 Medical and dental technicians
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    1254 Waste disposal and environmental services managers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Chemistry

    Offered by

    Birkbeck, University of London

    London

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