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Programme code | 2CHEM010R |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Research Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Jonathan Clayden
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Faculty | Faculty of Science |
School/department | School of Chemistry |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
This section sets out why studying this programme is important, both in terms of inspiring you as an individual and in considering the challenges we face. It describes how this degree programme contributes to:
This MRes programme is a first-year exit award for the 4-Year CDT PhD in Technology Enhanced Chemical Synthesis. This MRes will not be available as a standalone degree and is there for the rare occasion that a registered PhD student does not satisfy the CDT assessment process in the first year.
The first 8-months of the programme is called TATE (Technology and Automation Training Experience) comprising of:
The Technology & Automation Equipment Training will give students experience using technology that is at the forefront of modern chemical synthesis.
The Technology & Automation Inspired Chemistry module consists of two placements in research groups that are aimed at broadening research technique beyond previous MChem/MSci experience and in preparation for the PhD project.
The Brainstorming Sessions are aimed at introducing the cohort to the PhD projects & subject areas that will be available later in the year and will include Responsible Research and Innovation training.
After the assessment of TATE, the cohort will undergo Annual Progress Monitoring (APM) with two members of staff. The APM along with all assessed and examined work for each student will be considered by an internal Exam Board (including external examiner), who will make the appropriate recommendation to the Faculty of Science Exam Board.
If a student wishes to exit after the first year, the internal Exam Board will recommend that the performance of the first eight months (TATE) be deemed as 90 cp. A further 90 cp MRes research project (based on lab rotation) will be completed by the student in order that they can submit at the end of the year for a 180 cp MRes. If a student fails to meet the overall progression mark of 50%, the student will be offered the option to retake any failed units in order to acquire 90 cp.
From an educational point of view, TATE offers real added value to any experience obtained at the MSci/MChem level. The MRes dissertation will broaden and enhance the individual's overall research experience. Furthermore, the implementation of an externally examined MRes structure benefits the PhD cohort by adding more rigour and formality to the assessment of TATE, thus enabling the internal Exam Board to come to an efficient and fair assessment of a student’s ability.
The learning outcome statements shown below for your programme have been developed with reference to relevant national subject benchmarks (where they exist), national qualification descriptors (see the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) and professional body requirements.
Teaching, learning and assessment strategies are listed to show how you will be able to achieve and demonstrate the learning outcomes.
This programme provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
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This section describes what is expected from you at each level of your programme. This illustrates increasing intellectual standards as you progress through the programme. These levels are mapped against the national level descriptors published by the Quality Assurance Agency.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
Students will have obtained new core skills in synthetic chemistry, but their level of understanding of modern chemical synthesis would fall significantly short of the quality expected by an MRes student on the CDT. Students will have likely performed unsatisfactorily on examined and written material. They will have benefited from the practical elements of the course and gained complex technical skills, record keeping and data collection. The Brainstorming sessions will enable these students to attain transferable skills such as confidence building, team-building and leadership. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
Students will have obtained a level of understanding of modern chemical synthesis that falls short of the quality expected by an MRes student on the CDT. Students will have performed less satisfactorily on examined and written material than their MRes peers. They will have benefited significantly from the practical elements of the course and will be enabled with skills in practical chemistry that would serve well at the laboratory technician level. The Brainstorming sessions will enable students to attain transferable skills such confidence building, team-building and leadership. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
Students will have obtained a good level of understanding of modern chemical synthesis that just falls short of the quality attained by the PhD cohort of the CDT. Students will have performed satisfactorily on examined and written material and will have benefited significantly from the practical elements of the course. From the Brainstorming sessions students will attain new skills in creative thinking and problem solving as well as transferable skills such as confidence building, team-building and leadership. |
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
For further information, please contact bcs-cdt@bristol.ac.uk
The maximum period of study for full-time students is 4 years. This catalogue only shows the taught units on the programme and may not show all years of study.
The MRes is an exit point from the PhD in Technology Enhanced Chemical Synthesis and may be awarded to students who leave the PhD following successful completion of the first year of study, comprising the units outlined below.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Brainstorming | CHEMM5002 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Advanced Chemical Techniques Lecture Course | CHEMM5001 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Postgraduate Dynamic Laboratory Manual | CHEMM5003 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Research Project | CHEMM5007 | 90 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Technology & Automation Equipment Training | CHEMM0014 | 30 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Technology & Automation Inspired Chemistry | CHEMM0013 | 30 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Technology Enhanced Chemical Synthesis (MRes) | 180 |
The assessment of the taught component of a doctoral degree is governed by the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and is assessed separately from the research project. Progression to the research project may be dependent on the successful completion of the taught component - please refer to the relevant handbook for the structure of the particular programme.
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
It may be possible to exit the programme with a taught award. For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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