M.Sci. Chemistry with Professional Studies (Provisional)
| Entry requirements | Course code |
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AAB at A-level including Chemistry grade B and one other Science subject (Provisionally available entry 2012*) |
F103, MSci / CHM PS |
This 4 year programme leads to a Masters level MSci undergraduate qualification in chemistry and is being introduced to replace the BSc in Chemistry with a year in Industry. It allows for in-depth subject specific knowledge and opportunities to specialise in a number of areas at the leading-edge of the subject, while in the process developing an appreciation of how academic learning relates to a professional career within the subject area. As with all the programmes taught within the School, students are encouraged to develop problem solving and reflective working practices to encourage both subject specific and generic attributes suitable for a range of career paths.
Years 1 and 2: The preliminary courses are in common with both the MSci and BSc in Chemistry Programmes (links please). At the completion of the first year, students wishing to go on a placement must meet the appropriate requirements based on grades obtained in year 1 with passes in all six modules at the first attempt, and an interview with academic staff. The students meeting with the pathway’s requirements will then go through an industrial selection process conducted by the host companies at the beginning of Level 2 for their third-year placement. While the process is organised by the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, the School does not guarantee the availability of a suitable industrial placement; placements are at the discretion of the host company. Students who fail to meet the required standards or fail to secure an internship, are transferred on to either the BSc or MSci Chemistry programmes as appropriate.
Year 3: Students can select to take either provisionally:
- A 9 to 12 month equivalent to 4 modules, alongside two distance taught modules in two of the core chemical disciplines through the year (the employers will be requested to release students for at least half day a week to accommodate the self learning element of the programme). While students are undertaking the internship, they will have site visits from a staff member and maintain regular contact with the School. At the placements conclusion they will be required to provide a detailed report, give a short presentation and interview on the work undertaken.
- A 4 to 6 month placement equivalent to 3 modules, alongside a distance learnt module in one of the core chemical disciplines. In addition the student will be required to complete one taught semester comprising of two taught modules taken from the normal MSci Chemistry programme.
Year 4: After their year internship, the students rejoin the Chemistry MSci pathway at Queen’s, taking Level 4 as in their 4th year. At the highest level, students are given the opportunity to further specialise by selecting just three taught modules at the forefront of current research to supplement their choices undertaken at level 3. As in all Masters level undergraduate programmes the main contribution to the final year marks (50% of the year) is through the extended research project.
For more details please contact: Dr Peter Nockemann (Programme Coordinator) or Dr G. Sheldrake (Chemistry Admissions).
