In analytical chemistry we develop new technologies and methods for measuring chemicals. New performance drugs, environmental toxins, narcotics and medicines are appearing all the time. We must develop a way of identifying and measuring these drugs. In addition, substances produced by the body need to be measured in order to facilitate early diagnoses of illnesses such as cancer. Chemistry analysts use advanced equipment such as mass spectrometers and chromatography instruments, and sometimes also develop their own equipment.
As a master's degree student in Analytical Chemistry you will join a research group. Our focus areas are in health and medicine, and are part of interdiciplinary cooperation in disease diagnostics and drug development. We also work closely with researchers in many countries, such as the United States, France and England. Our research groups function as teams where professors, PhD students, master's students and bachelor's students all work closely together. We encourage students to have a cross-disciplinary approach to their work, for example working with other chemistry research groups through laboratory ?commuting?.
Our students find employment both in the private and public sectors. Typical employers include pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, schools, the Police Force, the Armed Forces and environmental institutes.