CH5442 Chemistry Research Project for First Year MPhil

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Full Year

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof M Buehl

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

all staff

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The research project for MPhil aims to develop the students' skills in the following areas: experimental design and problem-solving; abstraction, evaluation and interpretation of data in the chemical literature; practical skills and teamwork; communication of results orally and in a dissertation. The project will be selected and supervised by a member of the academic staff. It will contain a significant literature survey.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

No Re-assessment available, requires lab attendance to complete coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

540 hours spread over both semesters and summer vacation.

Scheduled learning hours

18

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

82

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Communicate with clarity and accuracy, orally (including presentation) and in writing.
  • Engage with the views and opinions of others.
  • Present work and findings in a professional manner, with attention to detail.
  • Learn and use research skills.
  • Apply critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis to solve complex problems.
  • Identify relevant techniques and concepts to solve advanced and complex problems