Technical Leadership (Analytical Science) MSc

Scientists play a critical role in shaping our world – planning, leading and conducting experiments and research to solve many of societys problems, creating new technologies, materials, equipment, processes and systems. This MSc in Technical Leadership in Analytical Science not only develops your expertise in advanced science, but also equips you with leadership and management skills that can progress your career, opening up more senior positions. You’ll understand strategy, be able to foster innovation, manage projects professionally, engage and motivate others at a University that has invested £34m in its state-of-the-art science laboratories which feature industry-standard equipment and facilities.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/>- Ranked in the top 50 UK universities for the teaching of Chemistry, and Business and Management Studies (Complete University Guide 2022)<br/><br/><br/>- Gain relevant scientific experience either directly in industry or with industry input here on campus – a minimum of 16 hours per week for 46 weeks in Year 2<br/><br/><br/>- Outstanding facilities with high specification experimental and analytical instrumentation to prepare you for professional employment in the science sector<br/><br/><br/>- Flexible part-time delivery over two years – only 15 days on campus in Year 1 – so you can earn while you learn, with Year 2 dedicated to an extended year-long industrial project<br/><br/><br/>- A Global Top 500 university for Physical Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022)<br/><br/><br/>Designed to develop the technical leaders of the future, this exciting MSc equips you with advanced scientific knowledge and develops key business management skills in the first year, then gives us a unique opportunity to put this into practice on an extended work project over the second year.<br/><br/>It brings together and capitalises on the expertise of the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, and Keele Business School – both of which have an outstanding reputation for teaching excellence. Keele is ranked among the top 50 universities in the UK for Chemistry, and Business and Management Studies (Complete University Guide 2022).<br/><br/>The programme is designed to provide scientific technical knowledge and skills, including instrumentation and experimental skills, data collection and reporting, while developing the leadership qualities that prepare you professionally for the challenges of the modern science sector.<br/><br/>Youll develop a thorough understanding of analytical science through real-life problem-solving activities, which will enhance any previous scientific training. This will enable you to create a workplace culture that promotes scientific endeavour with the ability to convincingly explain any findings to scientists and non-scientists.<br/><br/>**About Keele** <br/><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.