Overview There is a growing demand for professionals equipped with both scientific and management skills in all modern laboratories including government and commercial environmental laboratories, and medical testing laboratories. All laboratories must demonstrate that they comply with international standards and regulations to be accredited by a dedicated authority. Developed in collaboration with the National Measurement Institute and the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia, this course will provide you with the practical experience and knowledge in chemical analysis, as well as the laboratory accreditation requirements that are increasingly demanded by prospective employers in commercial testing laboratories. KEY FEATURES This course explores analytical measurement uncertainty, analytical method validation and laboratory quality systems, supported by a range of advanced units in chemistry, biotechnology and statistics. You'll learn about scientific concepts and procedures, and develop management skills related to inventory, budgets, personnel and operations. You'll learn how to apply at a theoretical and practical level a set of advanced analytical techniques to real-life analytical problems. You'll learn to critically evaluate the current state of worldwide standardisation and comparability of analytical results. You'll have opportunities to research, develop and validate new techniques and methods of analysis. SUITABLE FOR Practising analytical chemists, laboratory supervisors and laboratory managers who need to update their skills. Career Opportunities PROFESSIONS Chemical measurements are essential in many different fields such as environmental science, geology, medicine and biology. Important decisions are often based on these measurements, for example, whether food is suitable for consumption, whether goods can be sold, or how a patient should be treated. In addition, chemical measurements are often mandatory in support of legislation (related to health care and trade), production processes and societal problems. EMPLOYERS biotechnology companies environmental testing laboratories government and industrial laboratories medical and pharmaceutical testing laboratories