Master of Science/Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Analytical Chemistry
Offered through the Department of Chemistry, USJ
New Admissions for 2024
Chemical analysis plays a vital role in all aspects of life. There is an increasing demand for qualified analytical chemists throughout the world. The MSc/PG Diploma program in Industrial Analytical Chemistry introduces analytical chemistry skills that are required in different industrial disciplines including chemical, pharmaceutical, bio-analytical, forensic, food and environmental monitoring applications.
The practice of analytical chemistry has now become an integral and essential component in many diverse spheres such as Food and Beverage industry, Pharmaceutical industry, Health care and medical technology, Environmental control, Electrochemical technology, Agriculture, etc. Many of the underlying principles of Analytical Chemistry can be seen routinely in analysis in many areas such as quality control, research and development work, manufacturing processes, and in industry, university, and other research laboratories.
The objective of the M.Sc./Diploma program in Industrial Analytical Chemistry is to deliver the analytical chemistry skills involved in different industrial disciplines for young graduates as well as for working professionals.
The program comprises a broad range of modules covering all the major analytical techniques, complemented by studies in transferable and professional skills, with the option to study aspects of medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry if desired.
Study areas include research methods, separation techniques, mass spectrometry and associated techniques, spectroscopy and structural analysis, sensors, pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism, drug targets, drug design and drug synthesis and innovations in analytical science.
The postgraduate student who completes the degree will be able to:
- Understand the nature of a given problem, clearly use a variety of analytical methodologies and techniques in both classical and instrumental techniques
- Obtain accurate and precise measurements of the system.
- Operate and maintain analytical instruments.
- Calculate the result of an analysis together with the associated errors.
- Interpret results to arrive at appropriate conclusions.
- Gather experience in nano technologies, separation science and the latest techniques in mass spectrometry.
- Acquire a sound background in chemistry with basic training in analytical aspects, sound hands on experience together with advanced principles of analytical chemistry.
Professional and Employment Opportunities
Opportunities for senior positions in all laboratories including international labs
Qualification for higher positions in public sector such as Industrial and Crop Research Institute, Sri Lanka Scientific Service and in private sector manufacturing enterprises
Exit points in the MSc degree program
Post Graduate Diploma is the only exit point of the MSc in Industrial Analytical Chemistry program. The candidates registered for the MSc program can request for the diploma to be awarded after fulfilling the necessary requirements before the end-date of the program. All the qualified candidates shall be awarded the diploma after the duration of the MSc program.
Entry Requirements
The requirements for Master of Science in Industrial Analytical Chemistry Degree are as follows. Please note that Post Graduate Diploma is offered only as an exit point of the MSc program.
To be eligible for admission to this program an applicant must possess one of the following qualifications.
- BSc in Sciences including Chemistry as a subject
- BSc in Pharmacy (with a minimum of 30 credits in Chemistry)
- BPharm (with a minimum of 30 credits in Chemistry)
The proficiency in English language is mandatory as the course is conducted in English
In addition, the following fee should be payable at the time of registration.
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