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Mass Spectrometry: Theory and Application

When you'll study it: Semester 1
CATS points: 15
ECTS points: 7.5
Level: Level 7
Module lead: Neil Wells
Academic year: 2025-26

Module overview

Mass spectrometry is the key enabling technology for the 21st century. It delivers practical and sustainable innovations to enable significant advancements in areas such as healthcare delivery, life sciences, environmental management, energy, food safety, and water quality. This module will explore the tenets of modern mass spectrometry and introduce advanced techniques and applications.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching Methods • Lectures (two per week: a mixture of plenary lectures and small-group problem solving workshops) • Practical workshops (spaced evenly through the semester, involving interaction with the instrumentation and data interpretation in small groups) • Directed reading • Bb online support Learning Methods Independent study, student motivated peer-group study, student driven tutor support.

Study time
Type	Hours
Teaching	32
Independent Study	118
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

De Hoffmann and Stroobart. Mass Spectrometry – Principals and Applications.

McLafferty and Turecek. Interpretation of Mass Spectra.

Gary Siuzdak. Mass Spectrometry in Biotechnology.

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Assessed written tasks	66%
Coursework	34%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	100%