Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Chemistry)

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• Objectives
  The Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry program is designed to;
  
  * increase the student's knowledge and understanding of chemical science;
  * develop the process and practice of chemical research;
  * encourage the development of individual investigative skills, critical thought and the ability to evaluate information and analyse experimental data;
  * promote the acquisition of experimental or theoretical skills in areas currently relevant to one of the research groups in the School of Chemistry;
  * improve oral and written communication skills; and
  * ensure that students receive essential training skills in laboratory safety procedures.
• Academic title
  Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Chemistry)
• Course description
  Components of assessment
  
  The course comprises a research project component and an advanced coursework component. Their relative weightings are as follows:
  
      * Chemistry Research Project component = 62.5 percent
      * Chemistry Advanced Coursework component = 37.5 percent
  
  Advanced Coursework
  
  Student will enrol in the following three subjects (each worth 12.5 points):
  
      * 610-681 Advanced Spectroscopy
      * 610-682 Chemistry 4A
      * 610-683 Chemistry 4B
  
  [Each of these subjects will be examined by formal written examination, subjects 610-681 and 610-682 at the end of semester 1 and subject 610-683 during semester 2].
  
  Research Project
  
  Students will enrol in the following research subjects:
  
      * 610-412 Chemistry Research Project 25 points in semester 1
      * 610-413 Chemistry Research Project 37.5 points in semester 2
  
  The research project involves the completion of:
  
  * A preliminary literature survey and research plan (1500 words, up to 5 pages), due towards the end of the first semester of study (pass/fail);
  
  * A major thesis, page limit of 30 pages (10,000 words) due at the end of the second semester of study (90% made up from thesis evaluation (35%), oral examination (viva) on thesis (35%); supervisor’s assessment of research performance (20%) based on attendance, application, initiative, and demonstrated skills);
  
  * A project-related oral presentation (15 minutes presentation, 5 minutes discussion) to be scheduled during the second semester of enrolment (10%);and
  
  * Successful completion of a seminar series providing advanced theoretical and/or practical training (pass/fail).