u/ComprehensiveEmu6116

I am a Biology student aiming for a career in biosynthesis of high-value products (not sure exactly which yet). To be competitive in applying for a relevant MRes, I need to 'catch up' with the most relevant skills that a Biochem BSc would have taught me. So, please could people who have recently completed a Biochem BSc let me know if you learnt how to:

1. prep samples for mass spec

2. choose the appropriate method of mass spec and machine configurations for your sample

3. interpret the mass spectrum

If you could also let me know whether you learnt to use spectrophotometry to characterise a molecule via its absorbance properties (using spectral data- peak shapes, wavelength Maxima, how abs changes with conc) that would be really helpful.

Thank you!!!

As the title says. I am a Biology student aiming for a career in biosynthesis of high-value products (not sure exactly which yet). To be competitive in applying for a relevant MRes, I need to 'catch up' with the most relevant skills that a Biochem BSc would have taught me. So, please could people who have recently completed a Biochem BSc let me know if you learnt how to:

1. prep samples for mass spec

2. choose the appropriate method of mass spec and machine configurations for your sample

3. interpret the mass spectrum

If you could also let me know whether you learnt to use spectrophotometry to characterise a molecule via its absorbance properties (using spectral data- peak shapes, wavelength Maxima, how abs changes with conc) that would be really helpful.

Thank you!!!