Applied Science
Welcome to the Department of Applied Science. The department is multidisciplinary and spans the subject areas of Control and Instrumentation alongside Chemical Science. We offer vocationally relevant degree programmes with a focus on practical skills to ensure our students are equipped with the skills that employers seek. Our Masters programme in Applied Instrumentation and Control is accredited by the Institute of Measurement and Control.
Our analytical laboratories are well equipped with industry standard instruments such as HPLC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS, Raman, FTIR, fluorescence, atomic absorption and UV-Vis spectrometers. We also have a range of light microscopes, a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and an atomic force microscope (AFM) all of which are available for teaching, consultancy and research based projects. These facilities can be accessed to run professional training courses. For example, Crawford Scientific, have used our lab facilities several times to run professional training courses for industrial delegates on analytical chemistry/chromatography. This activity showcases our laboratory and equipment to the delegates/trainees who are based at companies both locally and nationally.
Research
Research in the Department spans control systems for electrical distribution networks and renewable energy sources, prognosis heath management, sensor development for the oil and gas sector, optical chemical sensor design and development, chemical condition monitoring of high voltage insulating materials and fault detection of mechanical machines. Chemical Sciences staff are involved in environmental monitoring, contributing analytical expertise for EU Interreg funded projects such as PILLS & noPILLS(pharmaceuticals in waste and river water) and also currently Phos4You; recovery of phosphorous from waste water.
Degree courses
Applied Instrumentation and Control
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Go further with instrumentation, control systems, data analysis and system health management, using existing skills in engineering and physical science. Progress your career in the oil and gas, renewables, utilities or manufacturing sectors.
View 3 other study options
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc | Full Time | 1 Year | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc | Distance Learning | 2 - 5 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc | Distance Learning | 2 - 5 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Environmental Forensic Analysis
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Study complex environmental problems such as contamination, affecting both human health and the ecosystem. Apply your practical forensic training and analytical expertise to progress to a career within regulatory bodies, industry or research.
Forensic Investigation
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
3 - 4 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | F410 |
If you enjoy chemistry and practical investigation, you can become a forensic scientist or analytical chemist. Study criminal investigation, environmental protection, forensic analysis and microscopy at degree level.
Meet the department
Our teaching and support staff are here to help.
For Course and programme enquiries: T: +44 (0)141 331 8630 / E: studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk
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Peter Wallace
Senior Lecturer
Department of Applied Science
+44 141 331 3656 p.wallace@gcu.ac.uk -
Octavia-Ioan Niculita
Lecturer
Department of Applied Science
+44 141 273 1816 Octavian.Niculita@gcu.ac.uk -
Kaitlin Ramsay
Lecturer
Department of Applied Science
+44 141 273 1883 kaitlin.ramsay@gcu.ac.uk -
Calum Morrison
Senior Lecturer
Department of Applied Science
+44 141 331 3528 calum.morrison@gcu.ac.uk -
Andrew Quinn
Assistant Head, International SCEBE
Department of Applied Science
+44 (0)141 331 8087 A.Quinn@gcu.ac.uk -
Mahesh Uttamlal
Senior Lecturer
Department of Applied Science
+44 141 331 3663 m.uttamlal@gcu.ac.uk -
Sheila Smith
Professor and Head of Department
Department of Applied Science
+44 141 331 3552 a.s.smith@gcu.ac.uk -
David Phillips
Lecturer
Department of Applied Science
+44 141 331 3740 david.phillips@gcu.ac.uk -
Gordon Lindsay
Lecturer
Department of Applied Science
gordon.lindsay@gcu.ac.uk -
Joanne Roberts
Research Fellow
Department of Applied Science
+44 141 273 1297 joanne.roberts@gcu.ac.uk