University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module which forms part of the MSc programmes in Chemical Science and in Catalysis is based on Research Colloquia and Seminars delivered by external speakers and covering the whole range of areas within current chemical science research. Assessment is by two essays to be based on selected lecture(s) and additional reading, one to be submitted at the end of each semester.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 20 hours in total over the whole year.

Scheduled learning hours: 20

Guided independent study hours: 180

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework (2 x 3,000-word essays) = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Oral Re-Assessment = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor M Buehl
Module coordinator email mb105@st-andrews.ac.uk