MSc Chemical Process Research and Development

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 and mastery of techniques relevant to process chemistry and to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of concepts, information and techniques at the forefront of the discipline;
- exhibit mastery in the solution of research problems in process chemistry, and deductive problems in associated chemistry and chemical engineering;
- demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research in process chemistry;
- take a proactive and self-reflective role in working and to develop professional relationships with others;
- proactively formulate scientific hypotheses and to design and execute experiments which test them;
- critically and creatively evaluate current issues and research topics in process chemistry;
- 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 process chemistry and/or for employment in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries
- evaluating their own achievement and that of others;
- self direction and effective decision making in the solution of deductive problems and in a research environment;
- ability to conduct research in process chemistry within an interdisciplinary team, and to keep abreast of recent and topical developments in the field;
- independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development;
- 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 an independent in-depth enquiry within process chemistry;
- demonstrating the ability to apply breadth and depth of knowledge to problems in process chemistry;
- drawing on a range of perspectives on process chemistry;
- evaluating and criticising received opinion;
- make reasoned judgements whilst understanding the limitations on judgements made in the absence of complete data.