Master of Instrumental Chemical Analysis

About this programme

Develop advanced theoretical knowledge and extensive hands-on experience with sophisticated analytical instrumentation in North America’s only graduate program of its kind. This hands-on, career-focused master’s program combines an in-depth understanding of how modern analytical instruments work with practical training and industry experience. Learn from leading faculty and expert staff while studying at one of Canada’s most research-intensive universities, with access to Trent’s renowned Water Quality Centre. Build work-integrated industry experience through a paid co-op placement, developing your professional network and preparing for careers in government, industry, commercial and academic laboratories. Access Trent’s renowned Water Quality Centre, a state-of-the-art research centre with an outstanding array of instrumentation relevant to diverse application areas, including biochemistry and biotechnology, chemical and pharmaceutical production, and materials production and characterization. This one-year professional course-based master’s program combines coursework with a paid co-op placement. The four-month placement provides work-integrated experiential learning, practical industry experience and opportunities to connect with future employers, develop your professional network, and explore career options. After completing the practicum portion of the M.ICA program at the National Research Council Canada, I worked as a product developer in the cannabis and medical device industries. Although I enjoyed my time as a scientist in both industries, for the past two yea