Students will undertake a project from an available project listing and will work under the guidance of a supervisor. The student will be encouraged to develop some level of research independence within the project remit appropriate of a Level 7 Masters' student. The project will be assessed on a number of criteria which will include the project work (the amount, quality etc. appropriate for the level), effort put in by the student.
Private Study: 358
Contact Hours: 242
Total: 600
Not available as an elective module.
• Progress Report (Approx. 4 pages) – 10%
• Presentation (20 minutes) – 20%
• Supervisor Assessment – 20%
• Project Report (Approx. 40 pages) – 50%
The University is committed to ensuring that core reading materials are in accessible electronic format in line with the Kent Inclusive Practices. The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Build on the research independence gained in Stage 3 as part of PSCI7200 (Advanced Forensic Science Laboratory).
2. Establish advanced research skills in Forensic Science at Level 7.
3. Have the capacity to undertake advanced scientific investigations, advanced problem solving and data analysis in a research environment.
4. Have the ability to communicate scientific ideas through presentations and written reports.
5. In conjunction with PSCI7000 (Physical Science Research Planning) to gain knowledge of how research is structured and funded.
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