Advanced Analytical Techniques - Waterford

This level 9 programme is designed for those who already have some experience of working in an industrial laboratory environment, and who wish to upskill or reskill in the core areas of analytical science. It is comprised of three ten credit modules in chromatography, spectroscopy and materials characterisation, respectively. In these modules, the learner will be exposed to the application of these techniques in a wide range of environments focusing mainly, but not exclusively, on applications in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries.



The overall aim of this programme is to produce graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills and expertise in analytical science. The course will also confer on the graduates a set of personal and professional attributes that will allow them greater flexibility in the development of their own career options, over the span of their career.



Specifically, the aims of the Certificate in Advanced Analytical Techniques, level 9 are to:



Graduate individuals who have advanced knowledge of the major disciplines within analytical science.



Enable graduates to assess the potential of and implement new analytical technology within an industrial environment.



Graduate students with advanced research skills.

The Programme is composed of the following modules:



Advanced Chromatographic Techniques

Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques

Advanced Materials Characterisation

Applicants for entry to this programme should hold a Bachelor's degree at honours level 8 with a minimum award of a 2.2, or an equivalent qualification. Analytical science should have been a significant component of the degree or other programme of study leading to the award.



Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English, please see SETU’s English Language Requirements for details.



In the case of an applicant who does not have a degree qualification at the appropriate level, but has a significant degree of relevant work experience, Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) may be taken into consideration by the programme board.

1 year, part-time.

Start Date: September 2026

Further Study

Upon successful completion of this programme, the student may elect to pursue the Postgraduate Diploma / Master of Sceince in Analytical Science with Quality Management at SETU. As the three modules on this Certificate programme are also taken in the Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Science, the student can apply to transfer to that programme. Any progression will be in accordance with SETU guidelines.