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 postgraduate master's 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, the preparation of a written report and an oral presentation session. The student's progress will be assessed mid way through the research project through a progress report. This will also involve some degree of forward planning such that the students assess their own project requirements for the following period allowing the student to learn time management and forward planning skills.
Private Study: 300
Contact Hours: 300
Total: 600
Not available as an elective module.
• Progress Report (approx. 8 pages) – 10%
• Presentation (30 minutes) – 20%
• Supervisor's 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. Report practice in laboratory analysis, functional materials and/or substances of abuse.
2. Use advanced laboratory analytical methods and apparatus as applied to general analysis and forensic investigation.
3. Demonstrate advanced research skills at postgraduate level including the ability to select the most appropriate techniques for a given analysis and to be able to communicate and report these in the most effective manner.
4. Undertake advanced scientific investigations, advanced problem solving and data analysis in a research environment.
5. In conjunction with PSCI7000 (Physical Science Research Planning) gain knowledge of how postgraduate research is structured and funded.
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