This 12 month course provides recent graduates with training via a combination of taught advanced level modules and by means of individual research projects chosen to give a range of hands-on experience in advanced analytical techniques (including AAS, NMR, GC and HPLC) and scientific skills applicable for analytical chemistry research. Wherever possible, projects are designed to tackle real environmental and industrial problems. The majority of projects are carried out in collaboration with an industrial partner. After completion of the course students get job opportunities in Quality Assurance Laboratories; Oil and gas monitoring industry; Hi-Tech industry; Postgraduate study in Chemistry, Environmental or related sciences (PhD); Teaching. Students can exit at Postgraduate Diploma level.