The course provides a critical understanding, as well as theoretical and practical knowledge, of classical and instrumental analysis, which is required for professional activities in the chemically oriented sciences, as well as to enhance the possibilities for teaching chemical analysis at the college level. The course commences with a theoretical section, which treats the basics of instrumental chemical analysis. Emphasis is placed on the measurement principles and the function of the instruments. During this section, some statistical techniques, such as linear regression analysis and error propagation in measurement systems, are also treated.
The subsequent experimental part of the course provides training in the correct handling of instrumentation for chemical analysis and measurements in chemical systems. Among the techniques taught are electrochemistry (polarography, coulometry, amperometry, as well as potentiometry with pH- and ion -selective electrodes), atomic emission and atomic absorption spectroscopy with flames and graphite furnaces, inductively coupled plasma (ICP), spectrophotometry in the UV and visible regions of the spectrum, gas chromatography and liquid chromatography, and titration with EDTA (complexometric titration).
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
19 January 2026
Ends
23 March 2026
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
30 hp chemistry including Fundamentals of Chemistry15 hp or the equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/B. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A5628
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The online application opens 26 August 2025 at 08:00 CET.
