Overview

The MSc in Bioanalytical Chemistry is a progression route from the Postgraduate Diploma in Bioanalytical Chemistry.

The MSc is a 30-credit, part-time programme taken over one academic year (9 months) after successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Bioanalytical Chemistry (60 credits) with an aggregate mark of at least 50%.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Year 1
Postgraduate Diploma in Bioanalytical Chemistry		60
Year 2
Core Modules
Students take 30 credits as follows:
CM6035	Research Project and Dissertation in Bioanalytical Chemistry	30
Total Credits		90

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc in Bioanalytical Chemistry (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Identify, formulate, analyse and solve problems in the analysis of biochemical compounds.
  
• Outline fundamental and applied aspects of bioanalytical analysis.
  
• Design and carry out a method of biopharmaceutical and biochemical analysis, including instrumental analysis.
  
• Prepare written laboratory reports that provide a description of the experiment, explain the experiment and reasoning clearly, and provide an appropriate conclusion.
  
• Carry out research and method development in bioanalytical analysis.
  
• Prepare a written research report in the form of a dissertation.