The MSc Analytical Science course at Robert Gordon University is designed for scientists and engineers who wish to develop their skills in drug analysis and toxicology. The course will enhance your career prospects and give you the confidence and competence to make a difference in this fascinating field.
The course offers hands-on learning with access to modern analytical equipment, complemented by a theoretical underpinning of the techniques, equipping graduates to meet the demands of a range of industries. Students can tailor their personal learning experience when studying MSc Analytical Science via elective routes.
The elective route in ‘Drug Analysis and Toxicology’ focuses on the analysis of pharmaceutical medicines and drugs. Lectures cover a range of topics including the toxic effects of chemicals, the ADME process, formulation of medicines, Pharmacokinetics, and the appropriate legislation. Students on this course will also benefit from practical experiments including the analysis of propranolol by LCMS, and amphetamines in urine by GCMS, along with appropriate sampling techniques.