CH3C8-90 MChem Industrial Placement Project
Introductory description
N/A
Module aims
Development of interactive skills to gain professional experience in an industrial environment.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
The aims and objectives of the placement will be defined by the industrial and academic supervisors, agreed with the student, and clarified in the first feedback placement coordinator meeting at the start of the academic year (October). These will be designed to be of maximum benefit to the company whilst ensuring that the professional development of the student will encompass as wide a variety of experience as possible in the context of the placement.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Have a profound understanding of original research as carried out in industry.
- Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental scientific principles that underlie the project work.
- Communicate orally the results of original research.
- Have a professional attitude to research work.
Research element
e.g. essay, dissertation, individual or group research, research skills activity, etc.
Interdisciplinary
e.g. co taught with another department or with an industry perspective, bridges two or more disciplinary concepts, ideas, etc.
Subject specific skills
Written communication
Organisation and time management
Commercial/organisational awareness
Professionalism
Transferable skills
Written communication
Organisation and time management
Commercial/organisational awareness
Professionalism
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Placement | 900 hours (100%) |
| Total | 900 hours |
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.
Assessment group D1
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Supervisor Assessment | 20% | No | |
| Oral Presentation | 30% | Yes (extension) | |
| Written literature review | 30% | Yes (extension) | |
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Minimum 5000 words. |
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| Oral Examination | 20% | Yes (extension) | |
Feedback on assessment
Marks and written feedback for all components released via Moodle.
Courses
This module is Core for:
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UCHA-F110 Undergraduate Master of Chemistry (with Industrial Placement)
- Year 3 of F110 MChem Chemistry (with Industrial Placement)
- Year 3 of F112 MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry with Industrial Placement
- Year 3 of UCHA-4M Undergraduate Master of Chemistry Variants