University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 50

ECTS credits : 25

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: TBC

The research project at Level 4000 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.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 340

Guided independent study hours: 160

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 20%
Coursework: 80%

Personnel