Postgraduate Course: MSc Dissertation in Chemistry (180 credits) (CHEM11011)
Course Outline
School | School of Chemistry |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
SCQF Credits | 180 |
ECTS Credits | 90 |
Summary | A research and professional skills training tailored to the student's area of interest which will develop conceptual and analytical skills specific to that area, leading to a dissertation describing original research. The programme will also develop a range of professional skills which will contribute to the student's intellectual development and career aims and aspirations through attendance at taught courses and workshops. |
Course description |
A post-graduate research and professional skills training tailored to the student's area of interest, focussing on the development and description of an original research project.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | Available to suitably qualified postgraduate students only. |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2021/22, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities |
Assessment (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Assessment Methods
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
Assessment by dissertation and oral according to the University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Assessment Regulations. |
Feedback |
Feedback provided by research supervisor and/or assistant supervisor in the form of both research group meetings and 1:1 project updates as appropriate. |
No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge & understanding of their chosen research field including a critique of best practice in the subject area.
- Demonstrate required research-specific practical skills and techniques resulting in original research outputs, including a foundation in research design and management; written, numerical, and analytical skills; production of scientific reports.
- Demonstrate critical thinking in a research project context including critical analysis and management of data, judging the relationship between theory and methodology, and assessment of the appropriate methods of chemical synthesis and/or data analysis to address the research question.
- Demonstrate the development of transferable skills including written, visual and oral dissemination of research findings, teamwork, project management, and organisational skills.
- Demonstrate the capability to produce an original piece of scientific research in the chosen research area.
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Fabio Nudelman
Tel: (0131 6)50 7533
Email: fabio.nudelman@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Gillian Law
Tel: (0131 6)50 4724
Email: G.Law@ed.ac.uk |
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