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.

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	Available to suitably qualified postgraduate students only.

Course Delivery Information

Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1)		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
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.