MSc Dissertation in Chemistry (60 credits) (P02890)

? Credit Points : 60 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : CHE-P-MScDiss60

A research project 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. There may be the possibility to undertake project work on external industrial placement, subject to availability and selection criteria.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Successful completion of 120 credits in the appropriate level 11 courses for the degree programme with a weighted average at or above Grade C, or with the permission of the Head of School.

? Co-requisites : This course may only be taken as part of a Taught Postgraduate Masters degree in Materials Chemistry or Medicinal and Biological Chemistry.

? Prohibited combinations : Graduates from Edinburgh University BSc (Hons) or MChem/MChemPhys (Hons) degree programmes in chemistry or chemical physics may only take this course with the permission of the Head of School.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Chemistry, (School of Chemistry, Schedule L)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Block 5 and beyond

? Additional Class Information : Project work of total hours and duration as directed by the Course Organiser.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Knowledge & understanding
- The course is essentially a training exercise for research and professional skills development but students will be expected to demonstrate a depth of comprehension and critique in the core elements of the subject area.
Intellectual skills
- critical analysis and management of data
- judging the relationship between theory and methodology, and the influence of one upon the other
- assessment of the appropriate methods of data collection/analysis to address the research question
- assessment of relevance of previous studies
- critical thinking.
Professional/subject-specific/practical skills
- research design and management
- written, numerical, and analytical skills
- production of scientific reports.
Transferable skills
- written, visual and oral delivery and dissemination of research findings
- interpersonal and communication skills
- computing proficiency
- organisation skills.