MSc Chemical Biology and Drug Design
Year 1
(Award available for year: Master of Science)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the programme students should have shown evidence of being able to:- demonstrate in-depth, specialist knowledge of principal techniques and methodologies in chemical biology and to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of research problems at the forefront of the discipline;- exhibit mastery in the solution of research problems in chemical biology, and deductive problems in chemical biology and more widely;- demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research in chemical biology;- take a proactive and self-reflective role in working and to develop professional relationships with others;- formulate scientific hypotheses and to design and execute which test them;- evaluate current issues and research topics in chemical biology critically;- disseminate research results orally and in writing.
Transferable (key) skills
Masters (Taught), Postgraduate Diploma & Postgraduate Certificate students will have had the opportunity to acquire the following abilities as defined in the modules specified for the programme:- the skills necessary to undertake a higher research degree in chemical biology and/or for employment the biotechnological, pharmaceuticals or agrochemicals industry;- evaluating their own achievement and that of others;- self direction and effective decision making in the solution of deductive problems and in a research atmosphere;- ability to conduct research in chemical biology within an interdisciplinary team and to keep abreast of recent and topical developments in the field;- critically to engage in the development of professional/disciplinary boundaries and norms.
Assessment
Achievement for the degree of Master (taught programme) will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will involve the achievement of the students in:- evidencing an ability to conduct independent in-depth enquiry within chemical biology;- demonstrating the ability to apply breadth and/or depth of knowledge to problems in chemical biology;- drawing on a range of perspectives on chemical biology;- evaluating and criticising received opinion;- making reasoned judgements whilst understanding the limitations on judgements made in the absence of complete data.